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Discussions regarding the folk movement that was resistant to folk music on behalf of Native issues. 

Native population numbers that the US Census states are not accurate.

The Termination Policy and problems that have been challenged for generations. 

Alcatraz protests with audio from Howard Zinn and about a Native Ironworker, Richrd Oakes. 

Basis of self-determination

Audio clips from Johnny Cash, Rhiannon Giddens, Rickey Medlocke, & Joanne Shenandoah. 

Links:

Lyrics of Vanishing Race: https://genius.com/Johnny-cash-the-vanishing-race-lyrics

A Heartbeat & A Guitar Book: https://www.amazon.com/Heartbeat-Guitar-Johnny-Making-Bitter/dp/156858637X

We’re Stii Here Documentary: https://www.kinolorber.com/film/We're%20Still%20Here:%20%20Johnny%20Cash%20Bitter%20Tears

Johnny Cash-Bitter Tears LP: https://www.amazon.com/Bitter-Tears-Ballad-American-Indian/dp/B000002AU0

Look Again to the Wind LP: https://www.amazon.com/Look-Again-Wind-Johnny-Revisited/dp/B00KLOCQIE

Sing Out Article on Bitter Tears: https://singout.org/various-look-wind-johnny-cashs-bitter-tears-revisited/

Bitter Tears Article by Antonino D’Ambrosio: https://www.salon.com/2009/11/09/johnny_cash_2/#

Before the Lights Podcast: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/

Before the Lights Bitter Tears Webpage: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/bittertears