Crossroads Podcast: Recent Episodes
Rasheeda Green
The Crossroads podcast focuses on environmental justice in the US and countries of the diaspora, changing the image of an environmentalist one episode at a time.
Dr. Velma Deleveaux joins me to talk about her origin story and career in STEM. We breakdown what STEM is and how parents can get their kids engaged in related activities and programs. Resources are below!
Learn more about AA Contributions in Science and Technology throughout history. One great place to start is by reading Dr. James Turner from his talk in 2008. https://www.nist.gov/speech-testimony/african-american-technological-contributions-past-present-and-future Kid resources: https://www.create-learn.us/blog/best-online-stem-classes-for-kids/ https://pbskids.org/designsquad/parentseducators/resources/index.html?category=electricity Learn about High - Paying Cyber Security Jobs Without a Degree at: https://careerkarma.com/blog/cyber-security-jobs-without-a-degree/ Learn more about Dr. Deleveaux's story, Insights and STEM advice for student success: https://signitt.com/velma-deleveaux/ https://impactmagazine.medium.com/born-ready-to-go-in-conversation-with-velma-deleveaux-a07edff355bd https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-essential-components-stem-student-success-velma-deleveaux-ph-d/
Taking a stab at President Biden's Infrastructure Bill and the data (or lack thereof) that shows the real cost of getting our roads, bridges and other systems in shape. Resources are below!
https://www.forbes.com/sites/niallmccarthy/2019/04/03/report-the-u-s-has-over-47000-structurally-deficient-bridges-infographic/?sh=2de523bf4bdc
https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/roads/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/07/16/infrastructure-states-bridges-roads-falling-apart/112127156/
https://www.nrdc.org/stories/how-protect-yourself-lead-contaminated-water
I'm joined by Dr. Victor Ayala to talk about the beauty of Puerto Rico and the sad history of sterilization.
In this solo episode, I take a deeper dive into what the Clean Economy is and different ways we can participate in this economy as more and more industries transition into more sustainable practices.
https://www.edf.org/climate/100-percent-clean
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/28022012/primer-us-clean-energy-economy-pew-brookings-green-jobs-van-jones-republicans-china-obama-solyndra/
https://www.virginiamercury.com/2020/02/20/ten-things-to-know-about-the-clean-economy-act/
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-clean-economy-jobs-and-innovation-act-and-includes-horsford
In this episode I discuss how small actions can make big change. I also discuss the affect global warming has had on the Mississippi Delta and how that contributes to flooding
The first Notes from the Field episode of 2021! I attended Power in the Park put on by local grassroots organizations held in the Long Branch area of Maryland. This event was designed to inform the community about ways to save on their utility bills with the use of community solar and other state-sponsored initiatives. I spoke with representatives from Audubon National Society and Solar United Neighbors who discussed their contributions to further sustainability.
Raymond Nevo talk about the upcoming county council race in Prince George's County, Maryland and how he is the best candidate for an At Large seat. We talk about the housing crisis in Maryland and across the US and why it's so important for citizens to get involved in local politics.
Shauri Naidoo, CEO of Moraka Menstrual Cups joins me to talk about period positivity and her goal of bringing sustainable menstrual health products to all women in New Zealand and soon the world.
Thought leader and activist Mr. Mustafa Santiago Ali joins me to talk about his experience working to effect change at the federal level and his future endeavors to ensure people of color can create wealth in the growing clean economy. https://www.mustafasantiagoali.com
I admit it. I love sugar. Kathy Williams the "Sugar Free Girl" is here to set us (me) straight. We talk about Kathy's journey through a health scare that led her to change her life for the better.
Dr. Christina Hylton from Iron Lion Farms joins me to talk about her experience as a farmer and the importance of land management. We gave flowers to Ebrima Ba my first podcast guest and our ancestors.
Desmond from Independent Thought joins me to discuss the use of private prisons in the US and how they differ from public prisons. We continued the conversation about prison abolition and the importance of maintaining voter rights.
Lavonya and I discuss the importance of acquiring financial knowledge. We delve into Venture Capital, what it is and Lavonya shares what led her to create Consciously Funded. Get your notebooks ready!
I'm joined by author and marketing maven Juleen Moreno to talk about mobility justice and her experience using public transportation. We chat about her origin story and her campaign to seek justice for herself and other victims of drunk driving.
I'm joined by Professor Chole Ahmann to talk about the youth-led movements in Baltimore and the city's environmental history. We chat about the Fairfield Renewable Energy Project and the youth activists responsible for preventing this incinerator from being built. Links are below!
HOME | Main Website (chloeahmann.com)
South Baltimore Community Land Trust
Energy Justice Network
Baltimore Compost Collective
In observance of Earth Day, I talk about supporting black farmers and uplifting black, brown, and Indigenous voices and practices. I give tips for reducing our individual carbon footprint and discuss the HEAL alliance's food plan. Resources are below!
Show Sponsor: https://www.holmeswholesale.com/dnh-hair-care
www.hbcugreenfund.org
Ifa | The Prediction Project (harvard.edu)
https://www.soulfirefarm.org
We're talking about climate change, what it is and why it's an issue. I'm taking a look at President Biden's infrastructure plan and discussing some essays from Naomi Klein and Lorena Russell. This is only the tip of the iceberg. Resources below as always!
FACT SHEET: The American Jobs Plan | The White House
All We Can Save
This episode explores the lead crisis in the US and a few examples of well documented cases. I give a recap of some of the bills going on in the Maryland General Assembly and share some inspirational gems. This episode is sponsored by DNH Hair Care
You know how the saying goes about the light bill. Well, we're exploring the real reason energy bills are sky high and what alternatives are available. Resources are below!
https://www.solstice.us/solstice-blog/community-choice-aggregation/
Court issues critical decision over ERCOT's ability to be sued - ABC13 Houston
This episode is delving into aquaculture and the AQUAA Act of 2020. I give an update on some of the bills in the Maryland General Assembly and some of the global challenges of a growing population. Resources are below!
H.R.6191 - 116th Congress (2019-2020): AQUAA Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
What is aquaculture? (noaa.gov)
WHAT IS AQUACULTURE? - Manna Fish Farms
Enjoy this meandering trip through pop culture, horror and how it all somehow relates to environment. I gave tons of flowers and laughed at my own jokes. This episode is sponsored by DNH Hair Care.
Winter came with the disrespect. I'm joined by Erline and Janae, two of my podcast sisters living in Texas, to talk about their experiences during the devastating snow storm. We talk about preparedness and what individuals, families, and communities can do to be prepared for emergencies. Check out Janae and Erline's upcoming workshop here! Other resources are below!
Winter storm could cost Texas more than any disaster in state history | The Texas Tribune
Texas Vows ERCOT Reform and Review After Polar Vortex (natlawreview.com)
This episode is centered around police accountability and I'm touching on a few bills going on in the current legislative session as well as some social justice issues related to the No Knock search warrant and attacks by police dogs. What's a few more bills, right? Resources below!
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/06/30/fact-check-police-had-no-knock-warrant-breonna-taylor-apartment/3235029001/
Police dogs bite thousands each year. No database tracks them
CAHOOTS Archives - White Bird Clinic
Consider this an appetizer. Digging into this year's Maryland General Assembly, I selected a few environmental bills to keep track of. These bills involve food security, PFAS, and other subjects I've covered on the show thus far. I'll be tracking these bills as they make they way through the legislative process. I gave flowers to Petey Greene a DC radio and TV personality who inspired me to start podcasting. Resources as always, are below!
https://www.peteygreene.org/
2021 LEGISLATION - Lorig Charkoudian D20 Campaign (lorigd20.com)
Nikki Thompson is about Charm City Business. During this episode, she and I talk about her work with the Baltimore City Council as well as her knowledge about the Maryland General Assembly. She gives insight into the overall themes of the current legislation session and what barriers have prevented people from having their voices heard. We gave a lot of flowers and had some wine. Resources are below!
Baltimore City Council
What is the Polluter Pays Principle Under The Environmental Law? (lawnn.com)
Expungement: Unit Rule | Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform (ma4jr.org)
The word for this episode is "alignment". I'm joined by Erik Range, the board chairman of Minorities for Medical Marijuana. We discuss the cannabis industry and the barriers preventing black people and other people of color from obtaining access to this growing industry. Erik breaks down the difference between legalization and decriminalization of marijuana and we talk about his forthcoming book that helps folks develop their ideas and turn them thriving businesses. Resources are below!
Marijuana laws by state: Map of Marijuana Legality by State (disa.com)
MD weed law status: Maryland (mpp.org)
Benefits of CBD CBD Oil: What are 9 Proven or Possible Health Benefits? (drugs.com)
This is part 2 of my discussion on nuclear testing with a focus on the Marshall Islands. I discuss the major testing that occurred in the Marshall Islands that not only caused the radiation exposure but the removal of people from their native land. Marshall Islanders didn't take the actions of the US and other countries lying down. Resources are below!
Marshall Islands challenges nuclear powers | Green Left
Island nations on climate crisis frontline ‘not sitting idly by’ | | UN News
Sea Level Rise: Risk and Resilience in Coastal Cities – Climate Institute
In this episode, I'm taking a dive into nuclear testing in the U.S., specifically the Nevada Proving Ground. I'm tying one of my favorite genres, horror, into the discussion through the 2006 film The Hills Have Eyes which includes a note about the history of nuclear testing as the backdrop and driving force for the plot. Resources are below as always!
The Cold War: https://www.britannica.com/event/Cold-War
Images from Nevada Proving Ground: Photos From an Atomic Bomb Test in the Nevada Desert, 1955 (life.com)
Phytoremediation: Phytoremediation | Learn Science at Scitable (nature.com)
Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (justice.gov)
Closing out 2020 with a lecture I gave to urban sustainability students at UDC on genetically modified organisms and medical waste and incineration. We've all had to overcome so much this year and I wanted to share a personal highlight, sharing knowledge with future innovators of sustainability. The lecture is called "Human Innovation, Environmental Harm". We made it, y'all! Resources are below!
https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/florida-genetically-modified-mosquitoes
https://www.pestsurvivalguide.com/mosquito-lifecycle-lifespan/#:~:text=Mosquito%20Life%20Cycle%201%20Egg%20Stage.%20Mosquito%20lifespan,or%20do%20anything.%20...%204%20Adult%20Stage.%20
https://www.cleanairbmore.org/
In this Curated Convo, Brandy and I talk about her organizational work with Political Healers. We talk about what we're thankful for, what 2020 has taught us, and what we will have to heal from after the pandemic is over. We honored the Indigenous Peoples of Maryland and discussed the upcoming legislative session.
I'm joined by Desmond Price of the Independent Thought podcast to discuss the electoral college and the alternatives to it that have gained traction such as the National Popular Vote. This is the continuation of a chat Desmond and I had about voter suppression and why people feel unmotivated to vote. Resources are below!
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/electoral-college-slavery-constitution
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-536106834
Does your vote count? The Electoral College explained - Christina Greer
This is an intro into biodiversity, what is means and why it's important. I discuss our current extractive economy and methods we can use to transition into a sustainable and regenerative one. Resources are below!
https://extension.umd.edu/hgic/topics/recommended-native-plants-maryland
https://www.livescience.com/27692-deforestation.html
www.highcarbonstock.org
First time alone in the studio in a minute! I'm discussing what you can expect from Season 3. I'm talking about the major themes I'm continuing the conversation about and some upcoming collaboration. I give flowers to my community and Zora Neale Hurston.
Genay, Rose, and Z are alums of the Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute (BCLI) a strategy and program under Urban Habitat in the Bay Area. We discuss how personal experience informs social activism and how BCLI empowers and equips people of color with the tools to join and run commissions. The ladies talk about what brought them to BCLI and how folks can get involved in their communities to make positive change. We shout out groups doing the work, our families and each other. Resources are below!
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/support-ab-1436-stop-pandemic-evictions-statewide/
Bay Area Housing Justice Organizations
Causa Justa https://cjjc.org/
Tenants Together https://www.tenantstogether.org/
ACCE https://www.acceaction.org/vol-prop15?splash=1
Oakland Tenants Union http://www.oaklandtenantsunion.org/
Non Profit Housing Association of Northern California https://nonprofithousing.org/
Oakland’s Planning Commission
The Planning Commission makes decisions on Oakland’s (housing) development proposals and policy recommendations
https://www.oaklandca.gov/boards-commissions/planning-commission
Did you know there were actually two New Deals? On this episode, I'm joined by Collin Haynes to discuss the status of COVID-19 and if a "New Deal" (a la Franklin D. Roosevelt) would be created to fight our current economic status. Yeah, it's nerdy or nothing today! Collin gives the stats on the US and the 'Rona, and we talk about Guyana and the similarities between his home country and the US. We share our fears over the COVID vaccine and the DNC. You can follow Collin on Twitter. Resources are below!
https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2020/03/15/on-a-mission-to-make-the-world-a-better-place-public-health-consultant-collin-haynes-is-a-special-person/
https://www.panoramas.pitt.edu/economy-and-development/environmental-and-sustainability-issues-guyana
The mail kept running. Joose from "Chiiling with Joose" podcast joins me to share his personal experience working for the United States Postal Service. We talk about the current state of USPS and the impact of decreasing processing facilities and cuts in overtime on postal workers and the delivery of mail. We give flowers to Evelyn Brown the first woman to deliver mail in DC after WWII and lost loved ones. Chiiling with Joose podcast is available on all platforms. Resources are below!
https://nypost.com/2020/08/17/what-is-the-usps-crisis/
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/05/14/the-state-of-the-u-s-postal-service-in-8-charts/#:~:text=Around%20a%20quarter%20(23%25),and%20ethnic%20differences%20do%20exist.
I'm joined by Miasha Forbes, Brandy Brooks to discuss the Non-Profit Industrial Complex (NPIC), including personal experience and history. We use the book by INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence as our framework as we discuss solutions to and the organizations already talking the talk. This episode is sponsored by the Blk Pod Collective. Please check out Consumer health Foundation, Political Healers and the other organizations mentioned during the show.
The juggle and the struggle is real. I got a shoutout from Grim Yells at a Cloud Podcast who asked for funny podcasts to listen to...and I suggested mine. So, I decided to keep it light this episode and discuss the highlights of the Abolition 101 webinar hosted by Life After Release.
Franz Franta joins me to discuss the flooding in China and how poor dam infrastructure has lead damage to people and the planet. We talk about the record breaking hurricane season and how climate change has contributed to the increasingly destructive storms. Franz discusses her time living in Harbin and how a toxic spill reminded her of the current experience with the pandemic. Check out Franz's blog here.
Leslie Gordon from Urban Habitat talks with me about the housing crisis in Oakland, California and the Bay Area. We talk about the ways Urban Habitat is filling the gaps in the community through coalition building, leadership development, and public policy. We go in depth into land use, Community Land Trusts, and good old gentrification. Resources are below!
Rooted in Home: https://urbanhabitat.org/sites/default/files/Rooted%20in%20Home.pdf
Criminalization of Poverty: https://jotf.org/report/the-criminalization-of-poverty-how-to-break-the-cycle-through-policy-reform-in-maryland/
I'm joined by fellow HBCU alum Lavonya Jones to discuss her work with Clark Atlanta University and Morehouse College. Building on the discussion about the gaps in education, we discuss the HBCUvc fellowship program and the ways Coach Jones has pushed the students she works with toward excellence. We reminisce on our time on campus and discuss how HBCUS are taking an active role in the fight for environmental justice.
In this case study episode, we're focusing on PFAS, Per- or Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, and their impact on our water and health. We walk through the history of PFAS and their use in practically everything since the 1940's. I talk about the global impact these chemicals are having. I give flowers to Harriet Washington and give major props to the Environmental Working Group. Resources are below!
States stepping up: https://www.huntonnickelreportblog.com/2019/03/pfas-states-not-waiting-for-epa/#:~:text=They%20include%20Alaska%2C%20California%2C%20Minnesota,14%20and%2013%20ppt%2C%20respectively.
PFAS in drinking water, Environmental Working Group report: https://www.ewg.org/research/national-pfas-testing/
PFAS in outdoor clothing: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0045653517306598?via%3Dihub
PFAS and water filtration: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-02/du-nai020520.php
Tibetan Plateau Report: Chen, M., Wang, C., Wang, X., Fu, J., Gong, P., Yan, J., et al. (2019). Release of perfluoroalkyl substances from melting glacier of the Tibetan Plateau: Insights into the impact of global warming on the cycling of emerging pollutants. Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, 124, 7442–7456. https://doi.org/10.1029/2019JD030566
The Teflon coverup:http://redgreenandblue.org/2018/08/22/yet-another-cover-3m-epa-knew-toxic-teflon-40-years/
In 2012, the police department of Camden, New Jersey was dissolved and reborn. Minneapolis is considering the same approach. In this case study, I talk about the history of policing, the differences between defunding and abolition the police, and my emerging ideas for community-based safety. This episode is a love letter to the Black and Missing Foundation and Angela Davis. Resources Below!
House Fire: https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2020/06/23/suspected-sex-trafficking-house-burned/
BAMFI Infographic: http://blackandmissinginc.com/cdad/images/BAMFI_Infographic_2018Stats.jpg
The Queen Speaks: Angela Davis: Abolishing police is not just about dismantling. It's also about building up
https://www.history.com/news/bass-reeves-real-lone-ranger-a-black-man#:~:text=Reeves%20was%20a%20real%2Dlife,Paris%2C%20Texas%2C%20in%201846.
I chat with rising high-school senior Bailei Burgess-Simmons and Princeton-Blairstown Center CEO Pam Gregory to discuss the PBC's history and what drew them both to the program. We talk about the importance of exposure and emotional intelligence. For more information on the Princeton-Blairstown Center check out their website: www.princetonblairstown.org
Taking a look at the use of incinerators in the US and abroad. I discuss the Wheelabrator Incinerator in Baltimore, Maryland and discuss the global impact of greenhouse gases. I give flowers to the Baltimore City Council and give a science lesson on the Oxygen cycle. "Confessions" Usher was always my favorite. Resources are below!
EU incinerator use: https://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/13/science/earth/13trash.html
Wheelabrator Incinerator: https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/environment/bs-md-trash-incinerator-pollution-20180820-story.html
The Oxygen Cycle: https://byjus.com/biology/oxygen-cycle-environment/#what-is-oxygen-cycle?
This is the first episode in the "Curated Convos" series sponsored by Radial Solutions. I chat with Beverly John and Carlean Ponder activists and residents of Prince George's County and Montgomery County in Maryland. We dive deep into the Law Enforcement Officer's Bill of Rights and Public Information Act. We discuss what can be done on the local, state, national and global level to address police brutality.
Doing a dive into the Law Enforcement Officer's Bill of Rights and states with upcoming primaries. I'm angry. I'm sad. And it shows. Resources below.
Cariol Horne Fired cop says "I don't regret it" after stopping police officer from choking suspect
MD LEOBR: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-watch/wp/2015/04/24/the-police-officers-bill-of-rights/
On May 19th, 2020 a dam in Midland County, Michigan collapsed causing massive flooding. I do a dive into the history of the Edenville Dam and discuss the environmental health issues impacting Michigan and the rest of the world. #Michigan #Flooding #MidlandCounty #science #water
Shoutouts: @blkpodcollective @buymelaninexp Resources:
https://www.ferc.gov/CalendarFiles/20180910172800-P-10808-058.pdf
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/21st_Century_Infrastructure_Commission_Final_Report_1_544276_7.pdf
The vision is within you. This episode, Brandy Brooks returns to discuss her radical vision for the future. We talk about the fears that prevent us from envisioning better outcomes for ourselves and our community. Brandy reminds us the importance of using our imagination and urges us to get involved at the local level. There's a book list and resources below!
DC Candidates
Janeese Lewis George, Candidate for DC Council Ward 4
@janeese4dc
Maryland Candidates
Dalbin Osorio, Candidate for Montgomery County Board of Education At-Large
@dalbinosorio
Pennsylvania Candidates
Rick Krajewski, Candidate for PA State House, 188th District
@rickforwestphilly
Nivil Saval, Candidate for PA State Senate, 1st District
Parable of the Sower/Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler
Emergent Strategy by Adrienne Marie Brown & her blog
Collective Courage by Jessica Gordon Nembhard
This Nonviolent Stuff'll Get You Killed by Charles E. Cobb Jr.
The drip is always on. This episode I'm walking through the water cycle. I explore how the current US legislation has become ineffective due to rollbacks and how we all need water to survive. Resources are below!
Water Cycle:
https://www.freedrinkingwater.com/resource-water-cycle-student-guide.htm
https://gpm.nasa.gov/education/water-cycle/hydrologic-cycle
Safe Drinking Water Act:
https://environmentallaw.uslegal.com/federal-laws/safe-drinking-water-act/
Groundwater contamination:
https://www.groundwater.org/get-informed/groundwater/contamination.html
In this case study episode, I discuss the environmental cases of Love Canal and Warren County, North Carolina. I walk through the legislation that came out of both of these cases and how they related to what we're experiencing today. Resources are below!
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act https://public.ornl.gov/sesa/environment/policy/rcra.html
Gibbs, L. M. (2011). Love Canal : And the Birth of the Environmental Health Movement: Vol. Updated ed., 2011 ed. Island Press.
"Down the Memory Hole" by David R. Henderson
https://www.epa.gov/enforcement/comprehensive-environmental-response-compensation-and-liability-act-cercla-and-federal
Environmental Justice Groups Sue EPA
https://grist.org/justice/environmental-groups-sue-epa-over-reckless-response-to-coronavirus/
UDC Professor Seema Thomas and I talk about her background as an urban planner as well as how she prepares her urban sustainability students for the real world. We talk about the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and events happening at UDC. We discuss the challenges facing urban areas as we adjust to our new normal. Resources are below!
UDC Celebrates Earth Day https://www.udc.edu/earth-day-2020/
"Losing Ground" by Mark Dowie https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/losing-ground
Gentle Density https://www.brookings.edu/research/gentle-density-can-save-our-neighborhoods/
In this #NFTF episode, I talk to Ken Roc about COVID-19 inside the prison system. We discussed one of the many articles about the state of Mississippi and their measures for managing the virus.
I continued the discussion about COVID-19 with Doniel from DNH Hair Care. We talked about the healthcare system in the United States and how we as a black community can be better prepared for the unexpected. You better black-alize! Resources below!
The Justice Collaborative:
https://youtu.be/ZQ7CMKwB-Ng
https://thejusticecollaborative.com/covid19/
The Rona by state: https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-state-by-state-guide-to-coronavirus-lockdowns-11584749351
This episode touches on the coronavirus from a social justice perspective. I touch on racism and xenophobia toward Asian Americans, and the impact pandemics and other social disruptions have on the black community. For the most current information on the virus, please visit the CDC's website. Resources from the show are below.
Bigotry against Asian Americans https://abcnews.go.com/US/backlash-asians-hinder-efforts-coronavirus-expert/story?id=69556008
Myths about coronavirus https://newsone.com/3910125/coronavirus-black-people-debunking-myths/
Coronavirus timeline https://abcnews.go.com/Health/timeline-coronavirus-started/story?id=69435165
Racial disparity in homelessness https://endhomelessness.org/homelessness-in-america/what-causes-homelessness/inequality/
Sending out an S.O.S for The National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). I'm discussing why this policy is important and the proposed changes that will have whales smoking cigarettes (allegedly). Resources are below!
Proposed changes to NEPA: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/CEQ-2019-0003-0012-2.pdf
Environmental Justice for All Act: https://naturalresources.house.gov/imo/media/doc/Environmental%20Justice%20for%20All%20Act%20Bill%20Text.pdf
I talked to father and life coach Ken "Ken Roc" Thompson about the links between mass incarceration and the environment. Incarceration is an environmental justice issue, and Ken discusses the barriers he will face when he is finally released and what keeps him dreaming big. His book "You Can Still be D.A.D." was published this year and available on Amazon! Resources as always, are below!
https://lifecoachroc.com/
"Doing Time on the Outside" by Donald Braman
"Are Prisons Obsolete?" https://collectiveliberation.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Are_Prisons_Obsolete_Angela_Davis.pdf
First Notes from the Field episode of the year! I pulled up at Fullfillery in Takoma Park to talk with the owners about their journeys to reduce their waste and their fave products at the store. We talk about climate change, food waste, and the myths behind the zero waste movement. Resources are below!
https://www.vox.com/energy-and-environment/2017/12/1/16718844/green-consumers-climate-change
https://www.litterless.com/bulk-food-guide/north-carolina
I got with Doniel from DNH Hair Care to talk about her journey to a vegan diet and her 100% vegan hair care line. We discuss the biggest misconceptions about being vegan and the new plant based crazes.
Kicking off the New Year, we're discussing homelessness, mental illness, and incarceration. Mother, activist, and performer Miasha Forbes shares her personal experiences navigating the criminal justice system and rebuilding her life. We get into the intersection between all of these issues and the black LGBTQ community. Resources are below!
https://www.city-journal.org/housing-shortage-accessory-dwelling-units Comparison of housing crises in LA and New York and recommendations New York could utilize to combat housing shortage.
https://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/09/nyregion/using-grand-buildings-to-support-those-in-need.html?emc=eta1&_r=0 Article featuring the work of Community Access
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/h/housing-and-mental-health Comprehensive discourse on mental health and the impact housing can have on those living with mental illness.
It's a Crossroads crossover! In this case study episode, I'm joined by Kristen Jeffers, The Black Urbanist. We breakdown an article from Propublica around the hog waste issue in North Carolina. Get your splash guard together! Resources are below!
Propublica article
https://www.propublica.org/article/a-hog-waste-agreement-lacked-teeth-and-some-north-carolinians-say-left-to-suffer
Smithfield Agreement
https://projects.ncsu.edu/cals/waste_mgt/smithfield_projects/agreement.pdf
Another #NFTF episode! I'm with Brandy Brooks talking about housing, land ownership, and much more! Brandy leads us through a detailed history of housing policy and land theft in the US. Get your notebooks out! Resources, as always, are below!
A Case for Reparations: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/06/the-case-for-reparations/361631/
Housing First: https://endhomelessness.org/resource/housing-first/
Losing Ground: https://www.revealnews.org/episodes/losing-ground/
Sustainability practitioner Afia Raina Turner-Greenly talks with me about the creation of the summit and why she believes it's key for the black community to invest in sustainability. We get into the details of the 4th annual Black Sustainability Summit and the growing black sustainability network. Resources are below!
https://www.footprintcalculator.org/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kongo_cosmogram
https://www.amazon.com/Destruction-Black-Civilization-Issues-D/dp/0883780305
Minorities for Medical Marijuana is a non-profit based in Orlando, Florida with chapters nationwide. I'm sitting down with Erik Range, to talk about his role in the organization, and the ways they provide comprehensive resources to the community. We have a little fun too. Resources are below!
Resources
https://minorities4medicalmarijuana.org/about-us
https://disa.com/map-of-marijuana-legality-by-state
https://www.cannalawblog.com/gonzales-v-raich-545-u-s-1-2005/
I linked up with Dr. Adonia Lugo to talk about her work with biking and other issues of mobility justice. We get into the intersection between class and mobility, climate change, and highlight the history of transportation. Dr. Lugo is the author of Bicycle/Race: Transportation, Culture, & Resistance.
https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/7833
This episode explores the key points from Dr. Robert Bullard's book Dumping in Dixie: Race, Class, And Environmental Quality. Published in 1990, this book discusses the findings from 5 Southern communities that endured risks to public health because of environmental burdens.
Bullard, Robert D. "Dismantling Environmental Racism in the USA." Local Environment, Vol 4, No. 1, (1999), pp. 1-19.
Bullard, Robert D. Dumping in Dixie: Race, Class, and Environmental Quality, New York, NY. Routledge, 2000.
This is the first episode of the “Notes from the Field” series. I visited the Licking Creek Bend Farm in Pennsylvania and recorded part of the tour in the farm’s apple orchard. The farm provides produce to a food co-operative in Maryland and Farmers Markets in D.C. The owner, Mike Tabor, discusses the methods he uses to keep his farm sustainable, the pains of growing apples, and how the use of the term '“organic” can be a deterrent for consumers. Resources are below!
Carbon Sequestration
8 ways to Sequester Carbon to avoid climate catastrophe
https://www.ecowatch.com/carbon-sequestration-2461971411.html
https://www.britannica.com/technology/carbon-sequestration/images-videos
Bayer-Monsato
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/monsanto-parent-company-bayer-faces-thousands-roundup-cancer-cases-after-n1007246
Neem Oil
Campos, E. V., de Oliveira, J. L., Pascoli, M., de Lima, R., & Fraceto, L. F. (2016). Neem Oil and Crop Protection: From Now to the Future. Frontiers in plant science, 7, 1494. doi:10.3389/fpls.2016.01494
Back again with another #NFTF episode and a continuation of the Farm to Table conversation. Charmaine Peters is the manager of the Licking Creek Bend Farm. After working at the farmers market in Adams Morgan, Charmaine stopped by Mellow Mushroom to chat with me. We discussed her origin story, the farm's sustainable practices and challenges. If you're in the DC area, Licking Creek has farmers markets on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Visit their website www.lickingcreekbendfarm.com for more details.
Another #NFTF episode recorded during a trip to L.A. I hung out with a friend and colleague to discuss her career as an event chef transitioning into an Urban Sustainability Practitioner. We talk about the catering scene in L.A. and the global issue of food waste.
Resources
Hawken, P. (2017). Drawdown : The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming. New York, New York: Penguin Books. Retrieved from https://search-ebscohost-com.antioch.idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=1340569&site=ehost-live&scope=site
A New Produce Warehouse in Los Angeles Will Prevent Millions of Pounds of Food Waste by Nadra Nittle
https://civileats.com/2019/06/27/a-new-produce-warehouse-in-los-angeles-will-prevent-millions-of-pounds-of-food-waste/
This is my first (ever) episode! lol! I was featured as a guest on the Black Urbanist Radio Show hosted by the incomparable Kristen Jeffers. We talked about my show and what listeners can expect from me going forward. Enjoy!
I sat with Steve King to discuss the establishment of the Barack Obama Green Charter High School, the students and their accomplishments. We continued the conversation around agriculture but include the ways it has been used to further oppression. There’s a mild rant about Gentrification, too. Resources are below!
Gentrification:
Checker, Melissa. 2011. “Wiped Out by the 'Greenwave': Environmental Gentrification and the Paradoxical Politics of Urban Sustainability.” City & Society 23(2):210–220
Developing a New Methodology for Analyzing Potential Displacement, Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Literature Review of Gentrification, Displacement, and the Role of Public Investment https://www.urbandisplacement.org/sites/default/files/images/arb_tod_report_13-310.pdf
Farming in Detroit:
"Detroit’s urban farms: engines of growth, omens of change"
https://www.michiganradio.org/post/detroit-s-urban-farms-engines-growth-omens-change
I sat down with filmmaker Ebrima Ba to discuss his documentaries and experiences working in urban farms in Atlanta. Resources are below!
Documentaries:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92YrEsGIKBU FCS Part I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-TznitleSk&t=2383s FCS Part II
Bangin’ Copper Bracelets:
https://www.coppernumo.com/
The Dogon People of Mali:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Dogon
https://www.amazon.com/Science-Dogon-Decoding-African-Tradition/dp/1594771332
