This episode explores Black freedom of speech through systems of empowerment and intergenerational resilience.

MAGA Against Black History Erasure

Community Lesson Plan

Learning Objectives (3)

1. Recognize civic holidays as moral compasses that sustain collective memory. Example: MLK Day and Juneteenth as rituals of freedom and justice.
2. Analyze historical legacies with nuance. Example: Theodore Roosevelt’s anti-lynching stance and his clash with Southern Democrats.
3. Empower civic voice within MAGA. Example: Speaking out against erasure is not betrayal — it is loyalty to truth and people.

Learning Outcomes (3)

1. Explain why erasure matters. Example: Participants articulate how removing MLK Day weakens public standards.
2. Identify complex legacies. Example: Participants describe Roosevelt’s support for Black officials alongside his paternalistic views.
3. Commit to civic action. Example: Each participant pledges one step — calling officials, naming martyrs, or demanding Juneteenth’s reinstatement.

Assessment (3)

1. Discussion Check: Share one historical fact and one civic implication. Example: “Roosevelt condemned lynching, but Juneteenth’s removal erases Black resilience.”
2. Reflection Prompt: Write a short paragraph on how erasure affects community identity. Example: “Without MLK Day, younger generations lose a ritual of remembrance.”
3. Action Commitment: State one concrete step to take. Example: “I will call my representative and name honorable Americans who must be remembered.”

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