Mr. and Mrs. Tiger Jack: With Lesson Plan

Added Video for the Lesson Plan: https://youtu.be/tt-ENJ4_qSQ?si=4WrxZgcMsf706b4J Preserving Rondo: Lesson Plan from Tiger Jack’s Business Tiger Jack’s Corner stands as a living monument to Black migration, entrepreneurial grit, and family-led resilience—preserving Rondo’s cultural legacy through faith, self-reliance, and generational pride. 🧭 Lesson Plan: Tiger Jack’s Corner – Legacy, Labor, and Black Spirit 🎯 Learning Objectives Analyze the role of Black entrepreneurship in preserving cultural identity and community resilience. Example: Students examine Tiger Jack’s business values— “Accept no handouts,” “Respect God and family”—and how they shaped Rondo’s civic fabric. Evaluate the impact of family labor and gender roles in sustaining legacy institutions. Example: Students explore how Mrs. Tiger dual role as caregiver and co-laborer challenged stereotypes and modeled quiet strength. 📈 Learning Outcomes Students will articulate how Tiger Jack’s Corner functioned as a cultural anchor in the face of systemic disruption. Example: Students explain how the store’s survival after I-94 construction symbolizes resistance and continuity. Students will reflect on how intergenerational labor and values transmission sustain Black legacy. Example: Students profile a family-run business or community figure that mirrors Mrs. Tiger's partnership and purpose. 🧪 Assessments Formative Assessment (During Lesson): 🔍 Quick Write: “What does self-reliance mean in the context of Tiger Jack’s journey?” 🗣️ Think-Pair-Share: “How did Mrs. Tiger's labor redefines Black womanhood in Rondo?” Summative Assessment (End of Lesson): 📝 Legacy Reflection Essay: “How does Tiger Jack’s Corner challenge stereotypes and restore dignity in Black history?” 🎤 Oral Presentation: Students present a local business or figure that embodies similar values of faith, family, and fortitude. To be a guest on the podcast and/or to share your memory of Mr. and Mrs. Tiger Jack call 773-809-8594