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August 29th 2022 is the 17-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. We remember, we continue to demand justice, and will continue to demand justice until it is achieved.
On this episode of The Coolest Show Rev Yearwood speaks with fellow New Orleans natives Dawn Richard and Sess 4-5, about their experiences surviving Hurricane Katrina, how they continue to give back to the city currently and preparing the community for then ext 17 years.
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Next Step Up w/ Elise Tolbert
Racism is a public health crisis that fuels the Black community’s lack of trust in the government. Incidents such as the Tuskegee experiment and the Flint water crisis are examples of environmental racism, also categorized as genocide. Rev Yearwood speaks with Elise Tolbert, Founder and Executive Director of Next Step Up and the Deputy Director of Partner Engagement at Climate Action Campaign. Elise and Rev Yearwood discuss the need for young leadership, Black mental health, and the challenge to thrive in a society built to destroy you.
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It is time to get on track. The fossil fuel industry has received billions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds, while communities of color see increased poisoning and vulnerability to the pandemic. We must continue to mobilize and build coalitions, as there is strength in numbers. Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán is U.S. Congresswoman for California’s 44th District. We caught up with her to discuss fossil fuel bailouts, police brutality, climate smart ports, and change at the top. Listen now! More at TheCoolestShow.com and @Think100Climate. #BailoutMainstreet #ChangeAtTheTop #Think100
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Today, we are joined by Commissioner of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Aura Vasquez to discuss the perils of climate injustice. Aura is an incredible leader, advocate, and activist for environmental and social justice issues. Antonique Smith hosts.
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