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03-11-26 Dr. La Tonya Overton, Principal of Bethune Arts Elementary at Minneapolis Public Schools, talks with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings about Women’s History Month and the “Who’s That Lady?” student history event
Episode 1013
Published 1 week, 2 days ago
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On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings speak with Dr. La Tonya Overton about how Minneapolis Public Schools is celebrating Women’s History Month. She highlights the upcoming “Who’s That Lady?” event at the Davis Center, where students will dress as influential women in history and share their stories with the community. Dr. Overton also reflects on the legacies of trailblazers like Nellie Stone Johnson and Lucy Craft Laney and why it’s important for students to learn about women who helped shape history and social change. The conversation emphasizes the power of education, representation, and community events that inspire young learners to recognize the impact of women past and present.