
Between Nature & Race: Unpacking Black Faces, White Spaces
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09/15/23 • 74 min
This week we dive deep into the intersections of environmentalism and Black communities. Ever wondered why Black people seem underrepresented in nature spaces? 🌳 Dr. Raymond Willliams and I explore Black Faces, White Spaces by Carolyn Finney - challenging society's narrow view of Black individuals & the environment. 📚 Black people aren't just victims of environmental racism. Black communities have always connected with the great outdoors, against the misconceptions & prejudices that exist. Let's shatter these myths.
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Learn more about Dr. Williams at the following links:
https://medium.com/ballasts-for-the-mind
https://twitter.com/rtwilliams16
https://www.instagram.com/rtwilliams16/
- You can purchase all the books discussed on the show at https://www.resistbooksellers.com.
- Don't forget to like this show on your favorite podcast app
- Subscribe to our YouTube channel at http://bit.ly/3Dgnomk
- Visit https://www.stayingoncode.black and visit the SOC Plus blog for even more books on this topic!
This week we dive deep into the intersections of environmentalism and Black communities. Ever wondered why Black people seem underrepresented in nature spaces? 🌳 Dr. Raymond Willliams and I explore Black Faces, White Spaces by Carolyn Finney - challenging society's narrow view of Black individuals & the environment. 📚 Black people aren't just victims of environmental racism. Black communities have always connected with the great outdoors, against the misconceptions & prejudices that exist. Let's shatter these myths.
***
Learn more about Dr. Williams at the following links:
https://medium.com/ballasts-for-the-mind
https://twitter.com/rtwilliams16
https://www.instagram.com/rtwilliams16/
- You can purchase all the books discussed on the show at https://www.resistbooksellers.com.
- Don't forget to like this show on your favorite podcast app
- Subscribe to our YouTube channel at http://bit.ly/3Dgnomk
- Visit https://www.stayingoncode.black and visit the SOC Plus blog for even more books on this topic!
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Learn more about Reggie Bailey at the following links:
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- You can purchase all the books discussed on the show at https://www.resistbooksellers.com.
- Don't forget to like this show on your favorite podcast app
- Subscribe to our YouTube channel at http://bit.ly/3Dgnomk
- Visit https://www.stayingoncode.black and visit the SOC Plus blog for even more books on this topic!
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