As we wrap up the season, join Wren & Allisa in a full length Tea Time segment where they revisit some of their most fond memories of season one of Vanguard At Dawn!

Bonus

Tea Party Part 1

Nov 16th, 2020 45m 6s

In this episode, join Wren & Allisa in a full length Tea Time segment where they revisit some of their most fond memories of season one of Vanguard At Dawn!

The Patron Problem

Oct 31st, 2020 33m 22s

Wrapping up our series on the Harlem Renaissance and the first season of Vanguard At Dawn, this week we are discussing white patrons and their influence and control over the artisans of this period.Sources:“The Doomed Friendship that Helped Def

Jazz: If You Don't Feel It...

Oct 24th, 2020 40m 5s

A discussion of the history of jazz, the Legacy of Jazz music, and how it encapsulates the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance, and celebrates black culture.Sources: The History of Jazz by Ted Gioia, Second Editionhttps://books.google.com/books?hl

The People in the Pews

Oct 17th, 2020 32m 25s

This week we discuss the importance of the black church during the Harlem Renaissance, the exclusion of black people from leadership positions in the Catholic Church, and how the black church became a cultural icon and safe haven within black c

Bars for the People

Oct 10th, 2020 25m 44s

This week we continue our series on the Harlem Renaissance with Langston Hughes. He was a poet, activist, playwright and champion of the everyday people.Sources:“Closing Time: Langston Hughes and the Queer Poetics of Harlem Nightlife” by Shane

Through Her Eyes

Oct 3rd, 2020 37m 24s

This week we continue our series on the Harlem Renaissance with a look at Zora Neale Hurston. She was a prominent figure of the renaissance who's field work focused on rural southern communities and the vibrancy of unfiltered, and unrefined bla

Our Loving Ode to Gladys Bentley

Sep 26th, 2020 38m 11s

This week we discuss the Harlem Renaissance and its lesser known queer history, with a special spotlight on Gladys Bentley!Articles mentioned in the episode:I am a Woman Againhttp://www.queermusicheritage.com/BENTLEY/Ebony/ebony1.jpgPBS video w

Sorrow Songs and Silent Schemes

Sep 19th, 2020 27m 21s

A discussion of spirituals, privacy, and the wilderness in relation to slave rebellions and the legacy of these practices in the black community.This week's episode is highly centered around this article By Erik Nielson: https://scholarship.ric

The Whispers of a Revolution

Sep 12th, 2020 27m 18s

This week, it's back to history. Nat Turner's rebellion is known as one of the trigger events for the American Civil War, but not many know the story behind this bloody revolution. Article for next week: https://scholarship.richmond.edu/cgi/vie

Bonus

Welcome in the Vanguard

Sep 12th, 2020 5m 5s

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 al

Predetermination Through Education

Sep 5th, 2020 29m 13s

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://file

The Progression of Oppression

Aug 29th, 2020 32m 9s

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.Tea Time-----Artists:Ash

A Love Letter to the Anti-Slave Movement

Aug 22nd, 2020 27m 24s

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?Te

The Loser's Victory Lap

Aug 15th, 2020 40m 30s

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 o

A Deconstruction of Reconstruction

Aug 8th, 2020 38m 39s

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!Tea Time-----Artists:Nynne- https://www.instagram.com/beanynne/Vashti Harrison- https://www.instagr

The Timeline Of An Uncivil War

Aug 1st, 2020 33m 58s

In this episode we go through the American Civil War and retell this story in a way that goes beyond the bloody battles and is racially conscious. Tea Time------------------------Artists: Anthony Ramos- https://open.spotify.com/track/4km1hd3ZGI

The Building Blocks Of A Civil War

Jul 25th, 2020 32m 46s

In this episode, we discuss what events led to the American Civil War and clarify what it was fought over. Activist of the week: Zyahna BryantCheck out zyahna bryant. (@ZyahnaB): https://twitter.com/ZyahnaB?s=09Artists of the week:Annie Greenht

White Supremacy PT4

Jul 18th, 2020 32m 49s

The fourth and final part of our deep dive into George M Fredrickson's take on white supremacy.

White Supremacy PT 3

Jul 11th, 2020 51m 44s

Part 3 of a deep dive into George M Fredrickson's work.

White Supremacy PT 2

Jul 4th, 2020 32m 39s

A continued deep dive into George M Fredrickson's take on white supremacy.

White Supremacy PT1

Jun 27th, 2020 34m 54s

In this episode, we take a close look at one of George M. Fredrickson's most well known works, "White Supremacy: A Comparative Study of American and South African History." Part one sets the scene to the first glimpses of how race was handled i

Trailer

Introduction to Gurus At Dawn

Jun 20th, 2020 8m 37s

This podcast delves into the complex ideology of race in America. Step by step the creators and co-hosts, Wren and Allisa, hope to take you on a journey of deeper understanding. We will utilize books, scholarly journals, laws, and similar refer