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
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!
Police dogs bite thousands each year. No database tracks them
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!
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!
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)
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
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
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!
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/
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.
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