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Before the Streetlights Come on w/ Heather McTeer Toney

Post author By hiphopcaucus
Post date December 18, 2023

In this episode of “The Coolest Show” podcast, Tamara Toles O’Laughlin engages in a dynamic conversation with Heather McTeer Toney. As the Executive Director at Beyond Petrochemicals, Heather leads the charge in pioneering sustainable practices, championing environmental justice, and bridging gaps in the energy sector. With a stellar background, including her impactful collaboration with Bloomberg Philanthropies, Heather delves into her multifaceted experiences and contributions to climate advocacy. The conversation unfolds to explore her recently released book, “Before the Streetlights Come on,” where she artfully weaves narratives that highlight the intersection of race, resilience, and the environment. Heather and Tamara delve into the pressing issue of climate change disproportionately affecting Black communities, addressing systemic challenges and advocating for solutions that empower and uplift. This episode promises an enlightening exploration of Heather’s influential journey, her current endeavors, and the pivotal role of climate justice in shaping a more equitable and sustainable future.

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Season Four

Live from COP 27 pt.1 w/ Veronica Bitting & Mark Magaña

Post author By hiphopcaucus
Post date November 21, 2022

The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, more commonly referred to as the Conference of the Parties (COP), was held from November 6-18, 2022, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

COP27 will bring climate activists, corporations, foundations, government officials, and others together to work to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

In this two-part series, Reverend Yearwood is live on the ground speaking with attendees from COP 27.

In part 1, Rev Yearwood speaks with Veronica Bitting from the Franklin Vance Warren Opportunity in North Carolina & Mark Magaña, the Founding President & CEO of GreenLatinos. They discuss issues in their communities, what they hope COP 27 will address, and what resources are needed to solve problems.

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Season Three

BlackOak Collective w/ Sarah Nesbit and Wes Gobar

Post author By hiphopcaucus
Post date September 6, 2021

The BlackOak Collective is a networking organization that aims to build a formal home for the many Black environmental communities in the DMV. BlackOak Collective co-founders Sarah Nesbit and Wes Gobar join The Coolest Show to discuss how we must foster mentorship and build a channel for Black talent in environmental fields.

Support the BlackOak Collective.

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Season Two Protect the Arctic Series

Protect the Arctic Part 3 w/ Isaiah Horace

Post author By hiphopcaucus
Post date September 11, 2020

Protect the Arctic is a special 3 part series on The Coolest Show. We are covering the urgency to preserve the Arctic Refuge from the Trump administration’s efforts to expand oil and gas development. Their plan is to lease 1.6 million acres on the Coastal Plains of the Arctic Refuge before the end of the year, and the plan must be stopped. . This episode isIn Part 3 in the series, and we speak to Isaiah Horace, a member of the Youth Council of the Gwich’in Steering Committee, to hear his view as a young adult who has found essential meaning and purpose in the traditions of his people. Part 1 of the series features Bernadette Demientieff, the Executive Director of the Gwich’in Steering Committee. IPart 2 features Chad Brown, the founder of Soul River Inc.Listen to all three parts and take action in solidarity with the Gwich’in people at think100climate.com/arctic! More at TheCoolestShow.com and @Think100Climate. #ProtectTheArctic #ClimateChangeIsReal #Think100

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Season One

Relentless: Hidden Climate Impacts w/ Kerene Tayloe & Kelly Miller

Post author By hiphopcaucus
Post date October 22, 2018

We are joined by two relentless advocates fighting injustice, driving community-led solutions, and empowering the disenfranchised — Kerene Tayloe and Kelly Miller. As someone facing homelessness, Kelly gave us an incredible perspective on unreported impacts from climate change and shared how her perseverance as an advocate is helping create policy solutions. Kerene focused on empowering women, organizing climate refugees to vote, and building solutions that have lasting positive health, economic, and housing outcomes for everyone. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. hosts along with co-hosts, Mustafa Santiago Ali and Antonique Smith. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

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