Reading with Rachelle

'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

June 2025

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 • 

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30:11

Celebrate Juneteenth in Ottumwa on June 19th

Ottumwa's Juneteenth Celebration promises a day filled with history, entertainment, food, vendors, and unity.

Jun 18

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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 • 

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May 2025

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 • 

Rachelle Chase

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28:21

'Sinners' movie experience with Dana James, Rachelle Chase (Part 2). Nik and Doug's America

Episode 9

Published on The Iowa Mercury • May 4

1:13:35

The timing of 'Sinners' is perfect

My thoughts on Ryan Coogler's blockbuster film.

May 4 • 

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April 2025

What Trump REALLY meant to say about American history

My edits to his executive order, Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History

Apr 22 • 

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March 2025

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 • 

Rachelle Chase

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30:43

February 2025

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 • 

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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 • 

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 • 

Rachelle Chase

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