Climate Justice, Y'all

This is Climate Justice, Y'all!, a podcast dedicated to lifting up and centering the climate and environmental justice movement in the South. Climate Justice, Y'all [https://climatejusticeyall.com] On this episode of Climate Justice, Y’all, we are joined by Jeannie Economos of the Farmworker Association of Florida. Jeannie’s title is Pesticide Safety and Environmental Health Project Coordinator. She’s been with the Farmworker Association for more than 20 years. She focuses on issues related to farmworkers’ exposure to pesticides. She is also coordinator of the Lake Apopka Farmworker Memorial Quilt Project, which memorializes the former farm workers on Lake Apopka who were exposed to toxic pesticides on the vegetable fields of Florida’s most contaminated large lake. In this wide-ranging, at-times emotional interview with host Abigail Franks, Jeannie shares experiences working with farmers and farmworkers in the South. The post S4E2.5: Revisiting Talking Labor with Jeannie Economos [https://climatejusticeyall.com/season-4/s4e2-5-revisiting-talking-labor-with-jeannie-economos/] appeared first on Climate Justice, Y'all [https://climatejusticeyall.com].

This is Climate Justice, Y'all!, a podcast dedicated to lifting up and centering the climate and environmental justice movement in the South. Climate Justice, Y'all [https://climatejusticeyall.com] Welcome to the fourth season of Climate Justice, Ya’ll! We’re revisiting the conversation with Jeannie Economos of the Farmworker Association of Florida [https://floridafarmworkers.org/], from season 1 episode 4 “Talking Labor with Jeannie Economos [https://climatejusticeyall.com/season-1/talking-labor-with-jeannie-economos/].” After listening to this episode, go listen to the first part of the conversation. Whether you’re a new listener or have been with us for a while, it’s a great conversation to revisit. In this episode, co-hosts Mareshah Malcom and Abigail Franks speak with Domonique O’Connor and Jeannie Economos to discuss how, amidst climate change and disaster, we can help protect farm workers’ rights and support those on the ground doing so. Tune in to hear wise words and a critical conversation about the importance of protecting farm workers’ rights (from 2024 to 2021) and fighting for a healthy and just society. The post S4E2: Protecting Farm Workers’ in the Heat of Climate Change with Jeannie Economos and Dominique O’Connor [https://climatejusticeyall.com/season-4/s4e2-protecting-farm-workers-in-the-heat-of-climate-change-with-jeannie-economos-and-dominique-oconnor/] appeared first on Climate Justice, Y'all [https://climatejusticeyall.com].

This is Climate Justice, Y'all!, a podcast dedicated to lifting up and centering the climate and environmental justice movement in the South. Climate Justice, Y'all [https://climatejusticeyall.com] Justin J. Pearson is the fourth son of five boys born to teenage parents in Memphis, Tennessee. Justin J. graduated from Mitchell High School as Valedictorian and Bowdoin College in 2017 majoring in both Government & Legal Studies and Education Studies. Justin J. is also a leader of Memphis Community Against Pollution and co-founder of Memphis Community Against the Pipeline (MCAP) which is a Black-led environmental justice organization that successfully defeated a multi-billion dollar company’s crude oil pipeline project. He is the Co-Lead and the Strategic Advisor for the Mid South Mobilization Committee of the Poor People’s Campaign: National Call for Moral Revival. [https://climatejusticeyall.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Justin-J-Pearson-headshot-300x300.jpg] The post S4E1.5: Revisiting The Kids Are All Right with Justin J. Pearson [https://climatejusticeyall.com/season-4/s4e1-5-revisiting-the-kids-are-all-right-part-i-with-justin-j-pearson/] appeared first on Climate Justice, Y'all [https://climatejusticeyall.com].

This is Climate Justice, Y'all!, a podcast dedicated to lifting up and centering the climate and environmental justice movement in the South. Climate Justice, Y'all [https://climatejusticeyall.com] Welcome four the fourth season of Climate Justice, Ya’ll! We’re revisiting the conversation with Justin J. Pearson, now known as Representative Pearson, from season 2 episode 14 “The Kids Are Alright (Part I). [https://climatejusticeyall.com/season-2/s2-e14-the-kids-are-all-right-part-i-with-justin-j-pearson/]” After listening to this episode, go listen to the first part of the conversation. Whether you’re a new listener, or have been with us for a while, it’s a great conversation to revisit. In this episode co-hosts Mareshah Malcom and Abigail Franks speak with Tennessee House Representative Justin J. Pearson. Things have changed since the last time they spoke, including a historic event in the state house regarding the “Tennessee Three”, new environmental justice fights, and new political landscapes. Tune in to hear Representative Pearson share some wisdom and a critical conversation about the importance of youth-led movements (from 2024 and 2021) and fighting for a healthy and just society. The post S4E1: Honoring A Legacy In The Making with Rep. Justin J. Pearson [https://climatejusticeyall.com/season-4/s4e1-honoring-a-legacy-in-the-making-with-rep-justin-j-pearson/] appeared first on Climate Justice, Y'all [https://climatejusticeyall.com].

This is Climate Justice, Y'all!, a podcast dedicated to lifting up and centering the climate and environmental justice movement in the South. Climate Justice, Y'all [https://climatejusticeyall.com] Wrap up the third season with hosts Abigail and Maréshah as they discuss one of the foundational solutions to the climate crisis: community organizing. Listen to experienced community organizers Lindsay Harper and Celida Soto talk about how to effectively work with communities towards grassroots solutions.    “Community organizing is knowing when to listen to lived experiences, when to step back, and when to step forward.” Celido Soto works with many organizations such as Margins: Women Helping Black Women, Yellow Hammer Fund [https://abortionfunds.org/fund/yellowhammer-fund/], S.W.E.E.T Alabama [https://sweetal.org/], Faith & Works [https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaFaithandWorks/]. Celida’s organizing work covers many different areas, but all are rooted in her community. Lindsay Harper is the National Coordinator for Arm in Arm [https://arminarm4climate.org/]. Arm in Arm works to end the climate crisis by centering racial and economic justice. The post S3E12: Climate Solutions: Community Organizing 101 with Lindsay Harper and Celida Soto [https://climatejusticeyall.com/season-3/s3e12-climate-solutions-community-organizing-101-with-lindsay-harper-and-celida-soto/] appeared first on Climate Justice, Y'all [https://climatejusticeyall.com].