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

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

Author: KMOJ-89.9 FM “The People’s Station” March 11, 2026 Duration: 11:00

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.


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Duration: 12:20
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03-25-26 Rodney Hamilton, Director of the Professional Studies Program at Ballet Hispánico, talks with Freddie Bell about the Katherine Dunham Dance Residency at Lundstrum Performing Arts and the legacy of Black dance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:26
On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell speaks with Rodney Hamilton about his visit to Minneapolis to teach in the Katherine Dunham Dance Residency at Lundstrum Performing Arts. He shares insights into the life and legacy…
03-25-26 Dr. Elizabeth Keenan, Associate Superintendent of Special Education and Student Supports Services, talks with Freddie Bell about Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and special education services at Minneapolis Public Schools [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:39
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