Black Girls Do Politics
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Black Girls Do Politics
Black Girls Do Politics: Sis, The Planet Is on Fire
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The Climate change is not a future problem — it is happening right now, in Black neighborhoods, Black bodies, and Black zip codes across this country. Black people are living on the front lines of a crisis we did not create, and the people making the policies that could save us keep leaving us out of the room.
In this episode, we're joined by Elijah Perry, a 30-year veteran of environmental justice and clean energy advocacy, and Cyndee Harris, an environmental policy strategist fighting for water and energy equity in underserved Southern communities. We break down what environmental racism actually looks like on the ground, why Black political engagement on climate is not optional, and how we can engage to fight back. We also honor the legacy of the Mother of Environmental Justice — who changed federal policy forever with nothing but a clipboard and a refusal to be ignored.
The climate crisis has a color. And we are not going down without a fight. Black Girls Do Politics, y'all!