The Value of Exposure
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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!
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.
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!
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://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/roads/
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://www.virginiamercury.com/2020/02/20/ten-things-to-know-about-the-clean-economy-act/
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.
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