Breaking News: Retired Veteran James Jerome Hankins Declares Every Parent’s Civic Homework Assignment!: WAKE UP!!!

March 4, 2025

Echo Contributor James Jerome Hankins

Commentary/Humor

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In an audacious blend of history and contemporary political critique, retired veteran and NC A&T University alumnus, James Jerome Hankins, is back at it, reminding us that the stakes for the 2026 mid-term elections are higher than a college student's caffeine intake during finals week. In a fiery excerpt from his book, “What We Blacks Need to Do Part-2,” Hankins serves up Lesson #8 with a side of sass.

As if we needed reminding, Hankins pulls the curtain back on the “R” word: Revolution. Yes, folks, he boldly claims that the attempts to upend our democratic republic by none other than President Donald Trump are, ILLEGAL and that Americans should be shouting at their roof tops "Hey - Ho - Trump- And - Friends - Have - To - Go!" Hankins pulls no punches when he urges parents and students (yes, you both) to brace yourselves for what lies ahead.

“With a heavy dose of nostalgia, I recall my high school government class back in 1963 at Williston Senior High in Wilmington, NC,” says Hankins, with the wisdom only a seasoned teacher could muster. Apparently, time has not softened his stance on civic education, as he warns of the dire consequences of “defunding the U.S. Department of Education” — a move that would make even the most apathetic parent sit up straight in their seat.

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For those who think Trump might clean up the political landscape, Hankins provides a reality check that’s sharper than your average student’s number two pencil. He asserts that even MAGA supporters who might still cling to the delusion that they are valued in Trump’s economy should be on high alert. Per Hankins, “If you’re not a millionaire or billionaire, you’ve been BAMBOOZLED!” he quips, reminding everyone that what goes up in the stock market does not always trickle down to the rest of us.

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And just in case you thought you could sneak out of this political workshop, Hankins throws a homework assignment into the mix. Grab your tablets or smartphones and dive into Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s stirring "Sleeping Through A Revolution” speech on YouTube. This isn’t just any assignment; it’s a jolt of reality designed to shake the cobwebs from your civic consciousness.

With a signature wink, Hankins not only highlights the chaos fires sparked by Trump's administration, but he also partners this with a call to action — engage, educate, and vote for those candidates who remember they're accountable to the people. As he puts it, “We will vote for the good/honest candidates in 2026, not the pathological lying candidates." It’s a rallying cry for a generation that needs to wake up and smell the electoral coffee.

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So, grab your pens (or keyboards) folks. The revolution will not only be televised; it's mandatory homework for all. Buckle up, the political ride is about to get a whole lot bumpier!