Root: An Introduction to Climate on Tap

08/23/22 • 22 min

Climate on Tap: Stories of Remembrance & Restoration

Tune in for the official introduction of the Climate on Tap series — featuring the team leading and guiding Taproot Earth into the future.
Colette Pichon Battle, Mana Tahaie and Anthony Giancatarino share their origin story and what roots them in this work and to each other. Together, their voices and experiences kick off this 7-day experience — and why they choose each other and their commitment to justice, now.

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Day 1: Remember

We’re excited to launch the first episode of our podcast – Climate on Tap: Rituals of Remembrance and Restoration! Rooted in memories of Hurricanes Katrina and Ida, this episode acknowledges people whose lives and livelihoods were upended when the superstorms struck.

Guest Speakers:
Teresa Fox-Bettis // Executive Director, South Alabama Center for Fair Housing

Introduction by:
Colette Pichon Battle // Vision & Initiatives Partner, Taproot Earth

Tap into REMEMBER by...
Setting a time to connect with an elder or younger person (or both) who you share a sacred relationship with. Take some time to share a meal and have a conversation with that person.

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Climate on Tap: Stories of Remembrance & Restoration - Root: An Introduction to Climate on Tap

Transcript

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Welcome to Climate On Tap, Rituals of Remembrance and Restoration. My name is Colette Pichon Battle, and I'm honored to be your guide through this seven day virtual experience. We're excited to introduce you to Taproot Earth. Building on 17 years of Southern organizing as the Gulf Coast Center for Law and Policy. We are boldly stepping out as a new global organization committed to advancing climate justice from the Gulf South to the global South.

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