Vanguardian Voices
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Building Community & Celebrating Identity in a Changing World: The LGBTQ+ Resource Center at BC (March 17, 2025)
We sat down with Kelly Spivey (She/Her/They), Director of the LGBTQ+ Resource Center at Brooklyn College, and Aka (They/Them), office assistant and grad student, to dive into the history of the Resource Center, its impact, and what’s next.From the origin story of the center to the Vogue workshops and Ball, we explore how these initiatives celebrate empowerment, self-expression, and LGBTQ+ culture. Plus, we break down the recent elections and what they mean for LGBTQ+ representation and policy.
*Disclaimer this episode is from FALL 2024*
Empowering Success: How BLMI Supports Black & Latino Students at Brooklyn College (Feb. 28, 2025)
Hey everyone! We had an amazing conversation with Sadiq Williams, MPS, Program Coordinator of the Black and Latino Male Initiative (BLMI) at Brooklyn College and 2017 Alum. We talked about the challenges Black and Latino male students face in college, how BLMI is creating a strong support system, and why it is such a powerful place for reflection and action. If you’re looking for inspiration, community, and real talk about success in higher education, this one’s for you.
Podcast Special: Henry Kyaw’s Journey (Nov. 7, 2024)
Please enjoy this special interview featuring our editor-in-chief, Kate Dempsey, and her special guest, Henry Kyaw, a freshman student at Brooklyn College. Henry, who has endured unimaginable hardships during the ongoing military coup in Myanmar, is highlighted in Kate’s article, “From Outlaw to US Student.” In this deeply emotional conversation, he shares the raw and harrowing experiences he survived in Burma and the lasting impact they have on his daily life. Tune in to hear his powerful story of resilience, courage, and the unbreakable human spirit.
Vanguard Talks with BC TREEAge by Vanguardian Voices (Apr. 8, 2024)
Join a wonderful talk with BC TREEage about their goals and aspirations on our campus. Take part of our conversations from ramen to raincoats.
Welcome Back to the Vanguardian Voices with AANAPISI (Oct. 3, 2024)
Get excited for the Brooklyn College AANAPISI Center, a dedicated space for Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander students to connect, study, and thrive. With resources like a library, kitchen, and cultural decor, it’s all about building community and making everyone feel at home.
Vanguard Talks With USG President and Vice-President Elects (May 30, 2024)
Join us for a wonderful wrap-up podcast of our spring semester, featuring some finals venting and an in-depth interview with our president and vice president elects of our undergraduate student government.
Welcome to the Vanguardian Voices (March 29, 2024)
Reintroducing our podcast, Vanguardian Voices! Join us as we discuss BC’s recent news, discuss the history of The Vanguard as a legacy newspaper, and interview The Vanguard’s very own editor-in-chief Kate Dempsey!