Vanguard At Dawn

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Welcome in the Vanguard Sep 12, 2020

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In this short segment, we take a break from our regularly scheduled episodes to explain our podcast name change. We delve into the meaning of the word Guru, what initially drew us to use it, and why we've decided to not to use it anymore. We also announce our new name, Vanguard At Dawn, and set our intention to live up to this new name and its meaning.

Predetermination Through Education Sep 05, 2020

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This week we delve into the school to prison pipeline and the black image in the white mind. How are children being groomed for a life of criminality and ultimately as more slaves for the prison industrial complex.

Research Article- https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ870076.pdf

Tea Time----------

Artists:

Rebecca Black- https://twitter.com/MsRebeccaBlack

Moonchild- https://twitter.com/thisismoonchild

Activist:

Ashton Mota- https://www.lowellsun.com/2020/02/08/lowell-teen-paving-the-way-for-transgender-rights2/

The Progression of Oppression Aug 29, 2020

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This week, we tackle modern day slavery and the overpolicing of black and poor communities and how the 13th amendment loophole, the War on Drugs, and the legalization of marijuana have contributed to systemic oppression.

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Artists:

Ashley AArons- https://www.instagram.com/amaart75/

Allisa Austin- https://www.instagram.com/allisaaustin/

Activist:

Teenoir: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaZ8Nik2OV2r7vZm8Xsi3mQ

News: The unjust shooting of Jacob Blake and the resulting riots and protests. We have to address the systemic oppression and internalized biases that ead to these acts of police brutality and white supremacy.

A Love Letter to the Anti-Slave Movement Aug 22, 2020

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Peace, Love, and Social Activism. This week we wrap up our Civil War unit and discuss the 1960s. How did the Vietnam War, the Counter Culture, and the Civil Rights Movement collide and what ultimately ended this time of drastic social change?

Tea Time----------

Artists:

HAWA- https://www.instagram.com/mightbehawa/

Panduh- https://www.instagram.com/the_panduh/

Activist:

Angela Davis- https://www.speakoutnow.org/ | https://www.biography.com/activist/angela-davis

News: Massive wildfires ravage California and Colorado. We have to actively fight climate change.

The Loser's Victory Lap Aug 15, 2020

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This week we discuss how southern sympathizers rewrote history and controlled the public's perception of the American Civil War. The Tulsa Race Riot/ Massacre, The Great Depression, and Gone With The Wind, and more combine to provide insight on this issue.

Tea Time----------

Artists:

Green Tea Peng- https://www.instagram.com/greenteapeng/

Mawhya-https://www.instagram.com/mawhyah/

Activist:

Jerome Foster and the OneMillionOfUs Organization- https://www.onemillionof.us/

News:

Biden has chosen Kamala Harris as Vice-President and, while we have valid criticisms of her, we should support her as we stand against our common enemy-Trump, and acknowledge the strides she is making for representation as a woman of color.

A Deconstruction of Reconstruction Aug 08, 2020

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A quick look into the reality of reconstruction as well as a summary and analysis of the film The Birth of a Nation. Enjoy the social commentary!

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Artists:

Nynne- https://www.instagram.com/beanynne/

Vashti Harrison- https://www.instagram.com/vashtiharrison/

Activist:

John Oliver- https://youtu.be/hsxukOPEdgg

News: Be aware of voter suppression specifically in regards to the Voting Rights Act and the Census.

The Timeline Of An Uncivil War Aug 01, 2020

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