Marsh Naidoo, Mary Palmer, and Dr. Matthew Stafford chat about a four-part series on U.S. values and the Constitution that Dr. Stafford will be teaching at the McIvers Grant Public Library in Dyersburg, Tennessee. The series will cover the history and values behind the U.S. Constitution, with the aim of inspiring pride and hope in the audience by connecting them to the American story. The sessions will take place on Thursdays from September 11 to October 2, and will include a mixed media art contest where the public can submit their visions of "My America". Local students will also be involved in supporting the educational experience.

Timeline of the podcast:

1: 40 Dr Matthew Stafford’s origin story.

4: 00 What is the relevance of history, how this is chronicled and how is it relayed from generation to generation?

5: 34 Was there a particular moment or mentor that sparked your interest in history or education Dr Stafford?

8: 27 In a world where you are constantly bombarded with information, what would be your advice on referencing validated sources of history?

10:52 So how do you handle the messy parts of history?

12:51 Tell us more about the four part series US values and the Constitution and the outline of what you will be teaching?

17:00 What do you hope people will still think about when they leave the library each week?

19:38 Logistics of the Series

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This series is made possible thanks to an incredible lineup of the following community partners:

• McIver’s Grant Public Library
• Dyersburg State Community College
• Dyer County Historical Society
• Dyer County Schools
• Raising Kellan
• Sons of the American Revolution
• Key Corner Chapter of the American Daughters of the Revolution
• Sonic
• The Bus Stop
• Discovery Park of America
• Maple Ridge Manor