The 7Th Generation Podcast

There’s a growing breed of so-called “activists” who turned community work into a clout economy.
They show up for cameras, not for the cause. They speak louder than they listen, build brands instead of movements, and profit off pain while pretending to represent the people.

In this episode, Dr. B breaks down the rise of performative activism and the difference between real leadership and the grift. He shares personal stories about fake leaders he’s crossed paths with — the charismatic manipulators who use slogans, entourages, and self-promotion to mask their greed — and how to spot them before they exploit your community.

This conversation isn’t about hate. It’s about accountability, truth, and giving flowers to the real ones out there doing the work without applause — the parents, teachers, language keepers, and organizers who move in silence but carry entire nations on their backs.

Main Themes:

• Performative activism and the social-media grift

• How trauma gets commodified for views

• Traits of fake leaders and how to spot them

• What real leadership looks like in community work

• Shout-outs to the real ones putting in work off-camera

ML&R to those moving quietly and standing tall.
The ancestors see you.

The world feels heavy right now — genocide, political chaos, and rising hate are leaving many of us feeling sad, angry, and hopeless. This episode is about finding strength and hope in dark times, drawing on Indigenous wisdom and community resilience. Our ancestors survived attempted erasure, and their lessons show us how to protect our families, nurture our minds and bodies, and raise the next generation of strong, compassionate leaders. We don’t have to participate in the harm around us — we can resist by caring for each other, staying grounded, and refusing to give up.

This conversation is a reminder to stay humble, stay strong, and keep pushing forward. There are good people out there — and together, we can create something better.

The Declaration of Independence isn’t just lofty rhetoric about liberty—it also calls Native peoples “the merciless Indian Savages.” In this 20‑minute deep dive, Dr. B rips the patriotic varnish off that line, tracing how a single slur—rooted in the Latin silvaticus (“of the forest”) and weaponized by church decrees, colonial propaganda, and Enlightenment pseudoscience—laid the legal and moral groundwork for two and a half centuries of land theft, forced removals, boarding‑school terror, and resource extraction.We start inside Independence Hall: Jefferson’s quill, the Committee of Five, the Dunlap broadside hot off the press, and the first public readings that sent the “savage” signal across the colonies. From there, the episode follows a five‑era timeline—Removal, Reservation Wars, Assimilation, Termination, Extraction—showing how each policy era recycled that founding slur to justify new violence. You’ll hear how Native diplomats, Loyalists, and frontier settlers reacted in 1776; why the “all men are created equal” clause came with a racial asterisk; and how the Doctrine of Discovery still echoes in Supreme Court rulings, school textbooks, and caricature mascots.But this isn’t just history class—it’s a call‑to‑action. Dr. B spotlights today’s Land Back campaigns, language‑revitalization schools, and MMIW organizers who flip the word “savage” on its head by surviving, resisting, and thriving. He challenges viewers to learn whose land they’re on, support Indigenous‑led organizations, and confront the myths your civics teacher skipped.Resources & LinksNative Land Digital Interactive Map – find the original Nations where you live: https://native-land.ca/Doctrine of Discovery primer (U‑N Permanent Forum): https://www.un.org/development/desa/indigenouspeoples/Key books• Roxanne Dunbar‑Ortiz – An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States• Ned Blackhawk – The Rediscovery of America• Philip J. Deloria – Playing Indian• Jean O’Brien – Firsting and LastingSupport Indigenous‑led work• NDN Collective (Land Back projects): https://ndncollective.org/• Sovereign Bodies Institute (MMIW research & support): https://www.sovereign-bodies.org/Take the Conversation FurtherAsk one friend if they knew the Declaration uses the term “merciless Indian Savages.” Record their reaction and tag @mercilesssavagez.Drop a comment below: How does this knowledge change the way you see July 4th?Share this video before the fireworks drown out the truth.Follow Dr. BTikTok: @mercilesssavagezInstagram: @7thgenpodcastPodcast: 7th Generation Podcast (all major platforms)Subscribe, hit the bell, and help rewrite the national narrative—because the descendants of those labeled “savages” are still here, sovereign and unapologetic.#IndigenousHistory #MercilessIndianSavages #LandBack #DecolonizeNow #HiddenHistory #DoctrineOfDiscovery #MMIW #Native #DrBTeaches #7thGenerationPodcast

Every Indigenous history thread gets hijacked by the same colonizer talking point: “Quit whining—Natives were brutal too.” In this blistering mini-episode, Dr. B dissects that myth with surgical precision. He lays out the catastrophic numbers of the Great Dying, traces how papal decrees morphed into U.S. federal Indian policy, and exposes the modern legal scaffolding that keeps Native nations fighting for basic sovereignty in 2025. If you need ammo to shut down settler excuses—or a primer on why Land Back is not a “handout”—this episode is your crash course.KEY TAKEAWAYSScale Matters: Inter-tribal conflict never approached continent-wide genocide backed by biological warfare.Colonialism Is Ongoing: From ICWA court challenges to extraction projects at Oak Flat and Line 3, the machine never powered down.Gaslighting 101: “Move on” rhetoric serves the occupier, not the occupied.Ally Blueprint: Honor treaties, return land where possible, fund Native legal battles, and center Indigenous expertise on climate and culture.RESOURCE LINKSIndigenous Environmental Network — Donate / VolunteerNative American Rights Fund (NARF) — Legal defense for sovereignty casesLand Back Learning Hub — Articles & toolkits for returning landCALL TO ACTIONRate & Review this podcast—algorithms may be colonized, but we can hack them.Share the episode in your group chats; silence is complicity.Join the conversation on Instagram @7thgenpodcast and TikTok @mercilesssavagez.

When the world feels like a nonstop hurricane, how do you hold the line—and even grow stronger? In this 54-minute power-session, I pull back the curtain on my own hardest seasons — a crippling back injury, a near-derailed PhD, and the mending of burned bridges — and weaves them together with landmark research from Emmy Werner’s Kauaʻi study to George Bonanno’s post-9/11 findings.You’ll learn:Why moderate adversity can actually boost lifelong mental health.Five “storm tactics” (purpose anchors, micro-wins, ritual & more) you can start today.How fear is just unused energy—and the simplest way to put it to work.Whether you’re rehabbing an injury, fighting burnout, or wrangling everyday chaos, this episode is your pocket-sized field guide to resilience—equal parts science, storytelling, and straight-up motivation. Lace up, press play, and let’s outlast the storm together.

From gold-rush death squads to today’s copper-rush at Oak Flat… from ICE vans prowling L.A. streets to tanks in Rafah—state violence has a playbook, and we’ve seen it before. In this 15-minute rapid-fire solo episode, Dr. B connects five headlines that might look separate—but they’re chapters of the same story: land theft, forced removal, and the communities fighting back.

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Dr. B sits down with the mother of the Native child whose hair was threatened to be cut by a substitute teacher in Clovis Unified School District. This emotional conversation dives deep into her firsthand account of what happened, how the school responded, and the broader history of discrimination her family has faced within the district.

As a survivor of intergenerational trauma from the boarding school era, she shares how this incident retraumatized not just her son—but her entire family. We discuss the sacredness of hair in Native culture, the psychological impact on Indigenous youth, and the long history of Clovis Unified’s civil rights violations, which are now under investigation by the Department of Justice.

This episode is a call to action: to stand with Native families, demand accountability from school systems, and create safe environments for all Indigenous children.

Topics Covered:

A full recap of the Clovis Unified hair-cutting incident

How the school handled—or failed to handle—the situation

The sacred significance of hair in Native communities

A mother’s experience navigating racism, trauma, and advocacy

Broader patterns of abuse and the DOJ’s investigation into Clovis Unified

How communities can support Indigenous families and demand justice

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🎙️ Let’s continue to elevate Native voices, expose injustice, and protect the seventh generation.

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Join Dr. B as he sits down with Natalie Deanda for one of the most impactful conversations you’ll encounter on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis—an issue that continues to devastate Indigenous communities yet remains chronically overlooked by mainstream media. In this thought-provoking episode, we unravel the complex factors that contribute to MMIW, discuss the historical roots of the crisis, and delve into the powerful symbolism of the red handprint.

Natalie shares her insights on how colonialism, jurisdictional gaps, and systemic inequalities have created an environment where Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit individuals are disproportionately targeted. Dr. B and Natalie also explore the role that each of us—both within and outside Indigenous communities—can play in driving meaningful change. From supporting grassroots organizations to responsibly sharing stories of those who are missing, this conversation is a roadmap for allyship and advocacy.

Whether you’re hearing about MMIW for the first time or are already engaged in the movement, this episode will equip you with the awareness and tools to get involved. Don’t miss this chance to educate yourself, amplify Indigenous voices, and join the fight for justice and accountability.

Historical Context: How Did MMIW Begin?

The Symbolic Power of the Red Handprint

Barriers to Justice & Systemic Challenges

Actionable Steps for Allies & Advocates

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Resources & Links:

National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center

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Join Dr. B on the 7th Generation Podcast for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation with award-winning poet, professor, and activist Marisol Baca—Fresno’s first Chicana/Latinx Poet Laureate. In this episode, we dive into the theme of courage from every angle: the courage to create, the vulnerability of sharing personal truths, the importance of mentorship, and how communities thrive when we uplift each other.

Marisol shares her journey into poetry and social justice, revealing how her cultural roots and life experiences shaped her path. We explore the power of language to name and reclaim identities, discuss what it looks like to support emerging writers from marginalized backgrounds, and reflect on the moments when courage seems to fail us. Whether you’re an aspiring artist or simply curious about the transformative power of creativity, this interview offers valuable insights on finding your voice, pushing through fear, and building a more compassionate, just world.

Highlights:

• Marisol’s path to becoming Fresno’s first Chicana/Latinx Poet Laureate

• The role of poetry in naming places and shaping identities

• Overcoming self-doubt and the vulnerability that comes with sharing personal work

• Mentorship’s impact on uplifting young and marginalized voices

• Navigating moments when courage falters and how to persist

• Practical advice for aspiring writers and creatives

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• Poetry Book: Tremor (available online and through your favorite bookstores)

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In this insightful episode of Dr. B Teaches & The 7th Generation Podcast, I sit down with my former student, Samantha Caldera, a proud Chicana and Indigenous scholar currently pursuing her master’s degree. We reflect on our time at the Social Justice Center and discuss the transformative power of education, the realities of living in Fresno, and the importance of community-driven change. Samantha shares how her cultural identity shapes her perspective on academia and social justice work, offering a powerful testament to resilience and the value of forging strong community bonds. Join us for a heartfelt conversation that explores the intersection of culture, education, and advocacy, inspiring us all to keep learning and growing.