Dr. Velma Deleveaux joins me to talk about her origin story and career in STEM. We breakdown what STEM is and how parents can get their kids engaged in related activities and programs. Resources are below! Learn more about AA Contributions in Science and Technology throughout history. One great place to start is by reading Dr. James Turner from his…

Taking a stab at President Biden's Infrastructure Bill and the data (or lack thereof) that shows the real cost of getting our roads, bridges and other systems in shape. Resources are below! https://www.forbes.com/sites/niallmccarthy/2019/04/03/report-the-u-s-has-over-47000-structurally-deficient-bridges-infographic/?sh=2de523bf4bdc https://infrastr…

I'm joined by Dr. Victor Ayala to talk about the beauty of Puerto Rico and the sad history of sterilization.By Rasheeda Green

I'm back! After an extended hiatus, I'm returning to the show anew.By Rasheeda Green

In this solo episode, I take a deeper dive into what the Clean Economy is and different ways we can participate in this economy as more and more industries transition into more sustainable practices. https://www.edf.org/climate/100-percent-clean https://insideclimatenews.org/news/28022012/primer-us-clean-energy-economy-pew-brookings-green-jobs-van-…

In this episode I discuss how small actions can make big change. I also discuss the affect global warming has had on the Mississippi Delta and how that contributes to floodingBy Rasheeda Green

The first Notes from the Field episode of 2021! I attended Power in the Park put on by local grassroots organizations held in the Long Branch area of Maryland. This event was designed to inform the community about ways to save on their utility bills with the use of community solar and other state-sponsored initiatives. I spoke with representatives …

Raymond Nevo talk about the upcoming county council race in Prince George's County, Maryland and how he is the best candidate for an At Large seat. We talk about the housing crisis in Maryland and across the US and why it's so important for citizens to get involved in local politics.By Rasheeda Green

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Shauri Naidoo, CEO of Moraka Menstrual Cups joins me to talk about period positivity and her goal of bringing sustainable menstrual health products to all women in New Zealand and soon the world.

Thought leader and activist Mr. Mustafa Santiago Ali joins me to talk about his experience working to effect change at the federal level and his future endeavors to ensure people of color can create wealth in the growing clean economy. https://www.mustafasantiagoali.comBy Rasheeda Green

I admit it. I love sugar. Kathy Williams the "Sugar Free Girl" is here to set us (me) straight. We talk about Kathy's journey through a health scare that led her to change her life for the better.By Rasheeda Green

Dr. Christina Hylton from Iron Lion Farms joins me to talk about her experience as a farmer and the importance of land management. We gave flowers to Ebrima Ba my first podcast guest and our ancestors.By Rasheeda Green

Desmond from Independent Thought joins me to discuss the use of private prisons in the US and how they differ from public prisons. We continued the conversation about prison abolition and the importance of maintaining voter rights.By Rasheeda Green

Lavonya and I discuss the importance of acquiring financial knowledge. We delve into Venture Capital, what it is and Lavonya shares what led her to create Consciously Funded. Get your notebooks ready!By Rasheeda Green

I'm joined by author and marketing maven Juleen Moreno to talk about mobility justice and her experience using public transportation. We chat about her origin story and her campaign to seek justice for herself and other victims of drunk driving.By Rasheeda Green

I'm joined by Professor Chole Ahmann to talk about the youth-led movements in Baltimore and the city's environmental history. We chat about the Fairfield Renewable Energy Project and the youth activists responsible for preventing this incinerator from being built. Links are below! HOME | Main Website (chloeahmann.com) South Baltimore Community Land…

In observance of Earth Day, I talk about supporting black farmers and uplifting black, brown, and Indigenous voices and practices. I give tips for reducing our individual carbon footprint and discuss the HEAL alliance's food plan. Resources are below! Show Sponsor: https://www.holmeswholesale.com/dnh-hair-care www.hbcugreenfund.org Ifa | The Predic…

We're talking about climate change, what it is and why it's an issue. I'm taking a look at President Biden's infrastructure plan and discussing some essays from Naomi Klein and Lorena Russell. This is only the tip of the iceberg. Resources below as always! FACT SHEET: The American Jobs Plan | The White House All We Can Save…

This episode explores the lead crisis in the US and a few examples of well documented cases. I give a recap of some of the bills going on in the Maryland General Assembly and share some inspirational gems. This episode is sponsored by DNH Hair CareBy Rasheeda Green

You know how the saying goes about the light bill. Well, we're exploring the real reason energy bills are sky high and what alternatives are available. Resources are below! https://www.solstice.us/solstice-blog/community-choice-aggregation/ Court issues critical decision over ERCOT's ability to be sued - ABC13 Houston…

This episode is delving into aquaculture and the AQUAA Act of 2020. I give an update on some of the bills in the Maryland General Assembly and some of the global challenges of a growing population. Resources are below! H.R.6191 - 116th Congress (2019-2020): AQUAA Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress What is aquaculture? (noaa.gov) WHAT IS AQUAC…

Enjoy this meandering trip through pop culture, horror and how it all somehow relates to environment. I gave tons of flowers and laughed at my own jokes. This episode is sponsored by DNH Hair Care.By Rasheeda Green

Winter came with the disrespect. I'm joined by Erline and Janae, two of my podcast sisters living in Texas, to talk about their experiences during the devastating snow storm. We talk about preparedness and what individuals, families, and communities can do to be prepared for emergencies. Check out Janae and Erline's upcoming workshop here! Other re…

This episode is centered around police accountability and I'm touching on a few bills going on in the current legislative session as well as some social justice issues related to the No Knock search warrant and attacks by police dogs. What's a few more bills, right? Resources below! https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/06/30/fact-chec…

Consider this an appetizer. Digging into this year's Maryland General Assembly, I selected a few environmental bills to keep track of. These bills involve food security, PFAS, and other subjects I've covered on the show thus far. I'll be tracking these bills as they make they way through the legislative process. I gave flowers to Petey Greene a DC …

Nikki Thompson is about Charm City Business. During this episode, she and I talk about her work with the Baltimore City Council as well as her knowledge about the Maryland General Assembly. She gives insight into the overall themes of the current legislation session and what barriers have prevented people from having their voices heard. We gave a l…

The word for this episode is "alignment". I'm joined by Erik Range, the board chairman of Minorities for Medical Marijuana. We discuss the cannabis industry and the barriers preventing black people and other people of color from obtaining access to this growing industry. Erik breaks down the difference between legalization and decriminalization of …

This is part 2 of my discussion on nuclear testing with a focus on the Marshall Islands. I discuss the major testing that occurred in the Marshall Islands that not only caused the radiation exposure but the removal of people from their native land. Marshall Islanders didn't take the actions of the US and other countries lying down. Resources are be…

In this episode, I'm taking a dive into nuclear testing in the U.S., specifically the Nevada Proving Ground. I'm tying one of my favorite genres, horror, into the discussion through the 2006 film The Hills Have Eyes which includes a note about the history of nuclear testing as the backdrop and driving force for the plot. Resources are below as alwa…

Closing out 2020 with a lecture I gave to urban sustainability students at UDC on genetically modified organisms and medical waste and incineration. We've all had to overcome so much this year and I wanted to share a personal highlight, sharing knowledge with future innovators of sustainability. The lecture is called "Human Innovation, Environmenta…

In this Curated Convo, Brandy and I talk about her organizational work with Political Healers. We talk about what we're thankful for, what 2020 has taught us, and what we will have to heal from after the pandemic is over. We honored the Indigenous Peoples of Maryland and discussed the upcoming legislative session.…

I'm joined by Desmond Price of the Independent Thought podcast to discuss the electoral college and the alternatives to it that have gained traction such as the National Popular Vote. This is the continuation of a chat Desmond and I had about voter suppression and why people feel unmotivated to vote. Resources are below! https://www.pbs.org/newshou…

This is an intro into biodiversity, what is means and why it's important. I discuss our current extractive economy and methods we can use to transition into a sustainable and regenerative one. Resources are below! https://extension.umd.edu/hgic/topics/recommended-native-plants-maryland https://www.livescience.com/27692-deforestation.html www.highca…

First time alone in the studio in a minute! I'm discussing what you can expect from Season 3. I'm talking about the major themes I'm continuing the conversation about and some upcoming collaboration. I give flowers to my community and Zora Neale Hurston.By Rasheeda Green

Genay, Rose, and Z are alums of the Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute (BCLI) a strategy and program under Urban Habitat in the Bay Area. We discuss how personal experience informs social activism and how BCLI empowers and equips people of color with the tools to join and run commissions. The ladies talk about what brought them to BCLI and…

Did you know there were actually two New Deals? On this episode, I'm joined by Collin Haynes to discuss the status of COVID-19 and if a "New Deal" (a la Franklin D. Roosevelt) would be created to fight our current economic status. Yeah, it's nerdy or nothing today! Collin gives the stats on the US and the 'Rona, and we talk about Guyana and the sim…

The mail kept running. Joose from "Chiiling with Joose" podcast joins me to share his personal experience working for the United States Postal Service. We talk about the current state of USPS and the impact of decreasing processing facilities and cuts in overtime on postal workers and the delivery of mail. We give flowers to Evelyn Brown the first …

I'm joined by Miasha Forbes, Brandy Brooks to discuss the Non-Profit Industrial Complex (NPIC), including personal experience and history. We use the book by INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence as our framework as we discuss solutions to and the organizations already talking the talk. This episode is sponsored by the Blk Pod Collective. Please …

The juggle and the struggle is real. I got a shoutout from Grim Yells at a Cloud Podcast who asked for funny podcasts to listen to...and I suggested mine. So, I decided to keep it light this episode and discuss the highlights of the Abolition 101 webinar hosted by Life After Release.By Rasheeda Green

Franz Franta joins me to discuss the flooding in China and how poor dam infrastructure has lead damage to people and the planet. We talk about the record breaking hurricane season and how climate change has contributed to the increasingly destructive storms. Franz discusses her time living in Harbin and how a toxic spill reminded her of the current…

Leslie Gordon from Urban Habitat talks with me about the housing crisis in Oakland, California and the Bay Area. We talk about the ways Urban Habitat is filling the gaps in the community through coalition building, leadership development, and public policy. We go in depth into land use, Community Land Trusts, and good old gentrification. Resources …

I'm joined by fellow HBCU alum Lavonya Jones to discuss her work with Clark Atlanta University and Morehouse College. Building on the discussion about the gaps in education, we discuss the HBCUvc fellowship program and the ways Coach Jones has pushed the students she works with toward excellence. We reminisce on our time on campus and discuss how H…

In this case study episode, we're focusing on PFAS, Per- or Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, and their impact on our water and health. We walk through the history of PFAS and their use in practically everything since the 1940's. I talk about the global impact these chemicals are having. I give flowers to Harriet Washington and give major props to the En…

In 2012, the police department of Camden, New Jersey was dissolved and reborn. Minneapolis is considering the same approach. In this case study, I talk about the history of policing, the differences between defunding and abolition the police, and my emerging ideas for community-based safety. This episode is a love letter to the Black and Missing Fo…

I chat with rising high-school senior Bailei Burgess-Simmons and Princeton-Blairstown Center CEO Pam Gregory to discuss the PBC's history and what drew them both to the program. We talk about the importance of exposure and emotional intelligence. For more information on the Princeton-Blairstown Center check out their website: www.princetonblairstow…

Taking a look at the use of incinerators in the US and abroad. I discuss the Wheelabrator Incinerator in Baltimore, Maryland and discuss the global impact of greenhouse gases. I give flowers to the Baltimore City Council and give a science lesson on the Oxygen cycle. "Confessions" Usher was always my favorite. Resources are below! EU incinerator us…

This is the first episode in the "Curated Convos" series sponsored by Radial Solutions. I chat with Beverly John and Carlean Ponder activists and residents of Prince George's County and Montgomery County in Maryland. We dive deep into the Law Enforcement Officer's Bill of Rights and Public Information Act. We discuss what can be done on the local, …

Doing a dive into the Law Enforcement Officer's Bill of Rights and states with upcoming primaries. I'm angry. I'm sad. And it shows. Resources below. Cariol Horne Fired cop says "I don't regret it" after stopping police officer from choking suspect MD LEOBR: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-watch/wp/2015/04/24/the-police-officers-bill-of-rig…

On May 19th, 2020 a dam in Midland County, Michigan collapsed causing massive flooding. I do a dive into the history of the Edenville Dam and discuss the environmental health issues impacting Michigan and the rest of the world. #Michigan #Flooding #MidlandCounty #science #water Shoutouts: @blkpodcollective @buymelaninexp Resources: https://www.ferc…