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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 • Rachelle Chase

'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…

Published on The Iowa Mercury • Jul 22, 2025

30:11

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 • Rachelle Chase

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

49:29

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 • Rachelle Chase

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