Beginning on November 14th, 2021, Whatcom and Skagit Counties were inundated with days of non stop rain. Many communities were devastated by "atmospheric rivers", a term we wish we weren't so familiar with. In the middle of this disaster the promotora program has been mobilizing alongside allies and volunteer crews to respond with dignity and solidarity. In this episode, Australia Tobon, Brenda Bentley, and Liz Darrow talk about what they have seen so far and what the recovery effort moving forward will look like in the context of the movement work that has already been taking place.
Songs in this episode:
When the Levee Breaks by Led Zepplin
Ojalá Que Llueva Café by Juan Luis Guerra
Umbrella by Rihanna