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H.E.R.O. RUN OF SHOW

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KEVIN CLARK/ Dakar Apprenticeship Editor
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I. Podcast Overview

Objective:
To honor U.S. veterans who became influential public figures — beginning with little know facts of Veterans such as Jackie Robinson’s military service, whose courage in uniform and in sport embodies “Victory by Valor”. and the “Higher Educational Resiliency Operation” (HERO) The event bridges history, education, and inspiration, linking schools, veterans’ groups, and corporate partners around a shared story of resilience and leadership.

An educational, reflective, and celebratory day — connecting military service, civil rights, and pop culture.

II. Episode Structure

Segment 1: Opening (10:00–10:10am PST)

  • Intro Theme: “Victory by Valor” , Imagine, John Lennon Music Up.
  • Host Welcome: Dakar Foundation representative introduces theme and purpose.
  • Opening Video Montage: Jackie Robinson’s military and baseball legacy, narrated by a veteran-athlete or celebrity.

Segment 2: Jackie Robinson — The Soldier Before the Star (10:10–10:30am)

  • Discussion of Robinson’s service:
    • Drafted in 1942, became a Second Lieutenant (1943)
    • Served with the 761st Tank Battalion (“Black Panthers”)
    • The Fort Hood bus incident (1944): defiance against segregation
    • Court-martial & acquittal, leading to honorable discharge (1944)
  • Expert guest: historian or military scholar on Black soldiers in WWII
  • Student Q&A (pre-submitted from partner schools)

Segment 3: Why Isn’t Jackie Robinson Commonly Honored on Veterans Day? (10:30–10:50am)

  • Panel discussion with:
    • A military historian
    • Representative from the Department of Veterans Affairs or National Museum of African American History & Culture
    • Veteran-athlete (NFL, NBA, MLB)
  • Talking points:
    • Overlooked Black veterans in U.S. narratives
    • Institutional recognition and cultural memory gaps
    • How schools and corporations can help change the narrative

Segment 4: “Victory by Valor” Tribute (10:50–11:15am)

  • Recognizing other veterans turned cultural icons, e.g.:
    • Elvis Presley (U.S. Army)
    • Ted Williams (Marine Corps WWII & Korea)
    • Morgan Freeman (Air Force)
    • Pat Tillman (NFL → Army Ranger)
    • Nate Boyer (NFL, Green Beret)
  • Quick multimedia spotlight: service photos + post-service achievements

Segment 5: Student Voices — “What Valor Means Today” (11:15–11:35am)

  • Live classroom questions and comments from students around the country
  • Connection to leadership, inclusion, and civic duty

Segment 6: Closing & Call to Action (11:35am–12pm)

  • Announce ongoing “Victory by Valor” Classroom Series (educational modules & veteran stories)
  • Acknowledge sponsors & partners
  • Final words: “Every Hero Has Two Uniforms — One of Service, One of Character”

III. Deliverables for Partners

  • On-Air Recognition (verbal + logo placement)
  • Co-Branded Digital Materials (classroom media kits, teacher guides)
  • Streaming Credits on DakarLive.org and affiliated educational networks
  • Press Release & Media Coverage inclusion
  • Post-Event Impact Report (student reach, media impressions, engagement metrics)

IV. Alignment with Institutional Goals

For Schools & Colleges:

  • Curriculum tie-ins with U.S. history, civics, and social justice 10-16
  • Real-time student engagement with historical storytelling
  • Cross-disciplinary relevance: film, history, media studies

For Corporations:

  • Veteran workforce recognition
  • Positive brand visibility with Gen Alpha-Z and educators
  • CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) media opportunity

V. Next Steps

  1. Formalize sponsorship commitments (by Oct 30, 2025)
  2. Schedule branding assets submission (logos, talking points)
  3. Coordinate pre-event media appearances for sponsors and guest speakers
  4. Launch “Victory by Valor” Classroom Portal with teacher resources

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