Trump’s Erasing Blackness — Let’s Act Together

Trump’s Erasing Blackness — Let’s Act Together Community Lesson Plan Learning Objectives (3) Recognize the role of civic holidays in shaping collective memory. Example: MLK Day as a ritual of recognition for civil rights. Analyze historical figures’ legacies with nuance. Example: Theodore Roosevelt’s anti-lynching stance and his clash with Southern Democrats. Connect past erasures to present civic action. Example: Juneteenth’s removal from fee-free days as symbolic denial of Black freedom. Learning Outcomes (3) Explain why erasure matters. Example: Participants articulate how removing MLK Day weakens public standards. Identify complex legacies. Example: Participants describe Roosevelt’s support for Black officials and his unpopular stance in the South. Commit to civic action. Example: Each participant drafts one step, such as calling officials or sharing a podcast episode. Assessment (3) Discussion Check: Share one historical fact and one civic implication. Example: “Roosevelt condemned lynching, but Juneteenth’s removal erases Black resilience.” Reflection Prompt: Write a short paragraph on how erasure affects community identity. Example: “Without MLK Day, younger generations lose a ritual of remembrance.” Action Commitment: State one concrete step to take. Example: “I will call my representative to demand restoration of Juneteenth.” To be a guest on Positive People USA Podcast call 773-809-8594