Bring It On! – WFHB

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Hosts Clarence Boone and Roberta Radovich examine the issue of school choice, which is explored in the documentary, Indiana’s Choice. The film was produced by the Indiana Coalition for Public Education-Monroe County (ICPE–Monroe County) which is a non-partisan group of parents, grandparents, teachers, and community members that believe in a well-funded equitable public education system. To discuss the issues tackled in Indiana’s Choice are three community advocates for more equitable educational access:

In today’s edition of Bring It On! hosts Clarence Boone and Liz Mitchell speak with George Goehl, the director of People’s Action and People’s Action Institute. People’s Action and People’s Action Institute were founded in 2016 to ignite a movement of millions that captures the rising demand for change in our society. In November of 2020, Mr. Goehl said on Hill.TV’s “Rising” that Democrats need to embrace populism if they want to win over rural voters. Goehl said that the nation is in the middle of a populist moment and that Democrats are not recognizing this. Plus, he adds that they are failing to name some of the “villains” facing the nation such as pharmaceutical companies and “big banks”. Further, he cautions the Democratic Party that, “…if you’re not going to name them, then the other side’s going to name them for you, and they will name women, people of color, Muslims, big government.”

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In today’s edition of Bring It On! hosts Clarence Boone and William Hosea focus on analyzing the aftermath of the Chauvin guilty verdict. Prosecutors had said that Floyd was killed by former police officer Derek Chauvin’s knee on his neck for more than nine minutes. Chauvin’s defense attorney countered that Floyd died as a result of the drugs found in his system and underlying medical issues. The jury sided with the prosecutors and found Derek Chauvin guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter. The jury’s deliberations took two days and totaled a little more than ten hours. A white police officer being found guilty of murder rarely happens. To help us with our post-analysis of the Derek Chauvin trial are:

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In today’s edition of Bring It On! hosts Clarence Boone and Roberta Radovich put a spotlight on 2021’s OnyxFest, Indy’s first and only theater festival dedicated to the stories of Black playwrights. To discuss OnyxFest and the voice of the black playwright are:

The OnyxFest is presented by the Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (A.R.T.I.), School of Liberal Arts, School of Education, and Office of Community Engagement.

For more information about 2021’s OnyxFest Theater Festival please reach out by calling 317-274-7400 or emailing [email protected].

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Today’s edition of Bring It On! has hosts Clarence Boone and William Hosea examining the developments in the trial of Derek Chauvin so far. Livestreaming has given all access to the proceedings of the trial. National and international viewers are now following the televised trial of Derek Chauvin, who has been charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter of Mr. Floyd. While Derek Chauvin’s attorney argues that this trial is not about race, large segments of the general public and experts disagree. News outlets like USA Today state that this trial presents a national reckoning on race.

Prosecutors say Floyd was killed by Chauvin’s knee on his neck for more than nine minutes, which was buttressed by the findings of two autopsies. Chauvin’s defense attorney counters that Floyd died as a result of the drugs found in his system and underlying medical issues. To help decipher what has occurred in the trial so far hosts Clarence Boone and William Hosea are joined by:

Indiana State Police Captain Ruben Marté;

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In today’s edition of Bring It On!, hosts Clarence Boone and William Hosea tackle the little covered topic of Black people in Nazi concentration camps. During the Nazi era and the Second World War, many Black German citizens were persecuted, deported, and ultimately killed by the Nazis as they did not fit the ideology of the ‘Aryan master race’.

When the Nuremberg Laws were introduced in 1935, they originally only applied to Jewish people. However, they were soon extended to include Black people. Black people and those of mixed heritage were subjected to forced sterilization from 1937, after which they had to sign agreements that they would not marry or have sexual intercourse with those of German blood.

Unlike Jewish people, disabled people, and people identified as “gypsies”, Black people were not systematically targeted for mass killing. Nevertheless, all Black people were persecuted under the Nazis, but their individual experiences differed widely. Here to educate us on Blacks in Nazi Germany are Dr. Robbie Aitken, Professor of Imperial History at Sheffield Hallam University in the United Kingdom, and Liz Mitchell, our Bring It On! producer of Dark Past, Bright Future.

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On tonight’s edition of Bring It On!, hosts William Hosea and Liz Mitchell are joined by Alderwoman Rue Simmons of the City of Evanston to discuss the city’s decision to offer reparations to its Black residents.

On March 22, 2021, the City Council of Evanston, Illinois voted 8-1 to distribute $400,000 to eligible Black households. The reparations are for the effects of years of discriminatory housing practices and will be distributed in the form of up to $25,000 per household for repairs and home down payments.

The discussion about paying reparations to Black Americans for years of sustained racist oppression has gained new life during the recent calls for social justice. Evanston is planning to use 3% of marijuana sales taxes to fund reparations. Other cities, like Amherst, Massachusetts; Providence, Rhode Island; Asheville, North Carolina; Iowa City, Iowa; and Burlington, Vermont, have begun establishing committees to study how to properly provide compensation.

Special Feature – Dark Past, Bright Future

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Today on Bring It On!, hosts, Clarence Boone and William Hosea talk with Dr. Jeff Hauswald, the newly appointed Superintendent for the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC). Joining them are  MCCSC Trustee Board Members, April Hennessey (District 1) and Jacinda Townsend Gides (District 6). 

On February 3, 2021, the Monroe County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees approved a 3-year contract for Dr. Jeff Hauswald as Superintendent. Dr. Hauswald begins his duties at Monroe County Community School Corporation July 1, 2021.

Since July 1, 2010, Dr. Hauswald has served as Superintendent at the Kokomo School Corporation in Kokomo, IN. Dr. Hauswald currently serves as President of the Indiana Urban Schools Association. In an earlier statement, Dr. Hauswald shared that, “I am looking forward to meeting with students, parents, staff, and other members of the MCCSC community. He also noted. “I am eager to hear from constituents and to gain additional insights into the district.”

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On today’s edition of Bring It On! hosts Liz Mitchell and Roberta Radavich discuss a variety of current events pertaining to how black women have made an indelible mark in U.S. society. To unpack the wealth of notable stories involving Black women are three notable black women of Bloomington, IN:

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