Month: July 2022

The study of geography implies that the space we exist in is natural. However, colonialism, capitalism and cisheteropatriarchy have spatially engineered the current world. Examples of this include borders, limited access to green space, redlining, food apartheids and sacrifice zones. Francisca Rockey, founder of Black Geographers, speaks to Rev Yearwood about the role of geography in politics, how colonial the discipline is, and allies taking up space.

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Everyday, the oil, gas and petrochemical industry writes off Black, Brown and Indigenous communities as ‘sacrifice zones.’ Big Oil’s Last Lifeline is Hip Hop Caucus’ three-part docu-series that takes us to the frontlines of the U.S.’ epicenters for petrochemical production: West Virginia, Houston, and along the Mississippi River in Louisiana. Writer and director Takia “Tizzi” Green speaks with Rev Yearwood about the production of the films, the importance of Black creators telling their communities’ stories, and her pathway to artistry.

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Activism is “low-hanging fruit” that involves taking political or social action and/or advocating for change. Not all activists are organizers, and a lot of activism–particularly eurocentric co-opting and monetizing– can undermine movements and organizers. Hong Kong born and UK based activist Tori Tsui speaks with Rev Yearwood about what it means to be a “bad activist”, the white fragility that is eco-anxiety, and the colonial history of Hong Kong.

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