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Live from COP 27 pt.2 w/ Rashida Ferdinand & Rev. Timothy Greer

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 2, Rev Yearwood speaks with Rashida Ferdinand, Founder, and Chief Executive Officer, of Sankofa Nola & Rev. Timothy Greer, the founding pastor of Revelation Christian Ministries. 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 Congressional Black Caucus Series

CBC Series: Infrastructure For All w/ Rep. Maxine Waters

Post author By hiphopcaucus
Post date September 13, 2021

In honor of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Foundation’s 50th year of servitude to the Black community, we interviewed 5 of its representatives, four of who are currently serving districts across the United States.

“Everything that we do, we should look at [it from]a historical perspective and then connect it to what is going on now.” Rev Yearwood speaks with Congresswoman Maxine Waters of California’s 43rd Congressional District. The two discuss the intersectionality of issues with the climate crisis, young people bridging the digital divide, and the legacy of Black women.

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Season Two

Black Ownership w/ Kristal Hansley

Post author By hiphopcaucus
Post date September 18, 2020

In order for us to survive and thrive, we must transition to a green economy where there is opportunity for not only jobs but ownership. Black women are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs in the country. Kristal Hansley is the first Black woman in the U.S. to own a community solar company, as the founder and CEO of WeSolar Inc. We caught up with her to discuss bridging the gap in the solar industry, solar legislation, and launching a business during a pandemic. Listen now! More at TheCoolestShow.com and @Think100Climate. #CommunitySolar #BlackEntrepreneurship #Think100

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Season One

Midterm Elections 2018 w/ Kristin Clarke & Dorian Spence

Post author By hiphopcaucus
Post date October 30, 2018

One week out from election day 2018, we are joined by leading experts to cover everything you need to know about protecting voting rights, strengthening our democracy, and why you should be a #ClimateVoter. Guests include Executive Director of Lawyers’ Committee on Civil Rights Under Law, Kristen Clarke, and Director of Special Litigation & Advocacy at the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights, Dorian Spence. 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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