Episode 10: Climate Implications for Black Communities with Jacqui Patterson

In this episode, we explore the unique climate and environmental implications that Black communities across the U.S. face and the importance of centering these experiences in our collective advocacy. We are joined by Jacqui Patterson, Executive Director of The Chisholm Legacy Project, a vehicle to connect Black communities on the frontlines of climate justice with resources and the tools necessary to advance systems change centered on equity and justice. Jacqui provides a deep dive into Black-led climate solutions and community-centered and created policies highlighting the importance of Black leadership in this space. 

 

RESOURCES TO LEARN MORE:

The Chisholm Legacy Project

https://thechisholmlegacyproject.org/ 

 

Report - Adversity to Advancement: 15 Climate Impacts and 45 Pathways to Climate Justice

https://thechisholmlegacyproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Adversity-to-Advancement.pdf 

 

Article - Displaced On Repeat: Black Americans And Climate Forced Migration by Jacqui Patterson

https://www.ncrp.org/publication/listening-to-the-experts-a-campaign-to-redirect-climate-justice-and-just-transition-summer-2023/displaced-on-repeat-black-americans-and-climate-forced-migration 

 

Organizations to check out

• Soul Fire Farm in New York: https://www.soulfirefarm.org/ 

• Soulardarity in Michigan: https://www.soulardarity.com/ 

• Portland NAACP in Oregon: https://www.pdxnaacp.org/  

 

STAY CONNECTED:

www.justsolutionscollective.org

Instagram @justsolutions_org

Twitter: @Just_Solutions_

Facebook: /JustSolutionsOrg

LinkedIn: /just-solutions-collective

 

EPISODE CREDITS: 

Host: Aiko Schaefer 

Producer: Tayler Ward 

Editor and Recording Engineer: Angel Bautista

Graphic Designer: Angel Bautista

Music: Paolo Pavan - Street Walk

Album: The Swing of Things - Mar 14, 2019

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