Welcome to another edition of LTAR-No Black History 2024 -Reading, Writing and Book Burning

Let’s Talk About Race (LTAR)

Let’s Talk About Race (LTAR), a new intergenerational, roundtable discussion of independent national journalists featuring rigorous conversations and analysis of news coverage and the role race plays in politics, government, economy, education, and health. LTAR currently airs on KBOO Community Radio in Portland, OR and Pacific Radio Network

LTAR brings independent journalists from all over the country from New Jersey to Texas and Pennsylvania with a home-base in Portland, Oregon. The hosts bring their own flavor, journalistic perspectives, and integrity.

The roundtable line-up features: LaNita Duke, award-winning audio and video producer who has written, directed, and produced political news and commentary for Grassroots NW and KBOO Radio for over 45 years. Dianne Johnson, a journalist from Texas co-host/musicologist on From the Grassroots, a political news magazine. Althea Billings, current News Director at KBOO Community Radio. Cecil Prescod, a talk-show host local, national, and international issues ranging from poverty in Portland to politics in Africa. Nia Gray, host and blogger of The Faith Report in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Mary Li, Director of the Multnomah Idea Lab (MIL) at the Multnomah County Department of County Human Services in Portland Oregon

Welcome to another edition of LTAR-No Black History 2024 -Reading, Writing and Book Burning

America is undergoing another backlash to the increasing awareness of racial injustices following the murder of George Floyd as school leaders to confront longstanding inequities as some public schools address diversity, equity and inclusion efforts

And white conservatives are creating false flags by challenging this awareness with educational gag orders to pull books off the shelves and stop teachers from teaching any subject that will make white children feel bad. -thus reading writing and book burning.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made the decision to dilute American history by placing conservatives in positions of educational decision making and challenging any information that promotes intersectionality. That's the bridge where all ages and nationalities can see. We can build towards a common purpose while addressing historical wrongs.

The LTAR journalist addressed three questions:

.1.Is this attack on education about the parental concern that children not be made uncomfortable or feel guilty at school, or is it something more nefarious?

2. Does the effort to create an environment that does not make people feel uncomfortable prioritize white children's feelings over children of color?

3. Is book-banning and efforts to limit discussions about race, gender, and sex in the K-12 classroom the same as “cancel culture?”

Also What gives you hope-Hope is a thing with feathers and Jeff Session Library( Satire)