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Thanksgiving United the Union While Policy Separated Indigenous Families
In the era that President Lincoln created Thanksgiving to unite the Union (1863), Federal policy created Indian Boarding Schools to “Kill the Indian in…
Dec 7, 2025
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Rachelle Chase
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'I've been through hell' says Jan. 6 Capitol Police officer slated to keynote Council Bluffs, Iowa political event
Harry Dunn says prospect of full-scale slaughter of elected officials, some of nation's top leaders, was within feet, an instant here or there, in run…
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Jul 22, 2025
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Ep. 14: Black Iowans at War with Dr. William S. Morris
Dr. William S. Morris and I discuss his new book, "In Defense of the Nation: Black Iowans at War"
Jun 25, 2025
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Rachelle Chase
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Celebrate Juneteenth in Ottumwa on June 19th
Ottumwa's Juneteenth Celebration promises a day filled with history, entertainment, food, vendors, and unity.
Jun 18, 2025
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Ep. 13: Searching for Families of Formerly Enslaved People with Dr. Judith Giesberg
Dr. Judith Giesberg and I discuss her new book, "Last Seen: The Enduring Search by Formerly Enslaved People to Find Their Lost Families."
Jun 11, 2025
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Rachelle Chase
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Ep. 12: Expecting Greatness as the Key to Success for Young Black Men
I joined John Busbee and Dr. William A. Keyes on The Culture Buzz to discuss Dr. Keyes' new book, "The Stories They Hear: Expecting Greatness as the Key…
May 28, 2025
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Rachelle Chase
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'Sinners' movie experience with Dana James, Rachelle Chase (Part 2). Nik and Doug's America
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May 4, 2025
The timing of 'Sinners' is perfect
My thoughts on Ryan Coogler's blockbuster film.
May 4, 2025
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What Trump REALLY meant to say about American history
My edits to his executive order, Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History
Apr 22, 2025
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Rachelle Chase
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11: Black Farming is Freedom: Celebrating the Legacy of Black Farmers with Denise Greer Jamerson
Our discussion supplements "We Are Each Other's Harvest: Celebrating African American Farmers, Land, and Legacy" by Natalie Baszile.
Mar 12, 2025
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Rachelle Chase
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Ep. 10: Applying the strategies Black educators used during Jim Crow in Education today
Dr. Sheryl Croft and I discuss her book, "Living the Legacy of African American Education: A Model for University and School Engagement"
Feb 24, 2025
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Rachelle Chase
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10: Applying Proven Strategies Used by Black Educators During Jim Crow in Education Today with Dr. Sheryl Croft
DEI is being used as an excuse to get rid of race-based scholarships, cut funding, eliminate initiatives that encourage the hiring of qualified Black…
Feb 20, 2025
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Rachelle Chase
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Ep. 9: Some of the Black artisans who shaped the nation
Robell Awake and I discuss his book, "A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects"
Feb 4, 2025
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Rachelle Chase
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Sneak peek into Jim's Journey: The Huck Finn Freedom Center
Faye Dant, featured in Ep. 8 of the Reading with Rachelle podcast, shares a bit of history from the museum she founded
Jan 27, 2025
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Rachelle Chase
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