Breaking Barriers and Brushstrokes: The Art of Intersectional Activism with Elijah McKenzie Jackson

Breaking Barriers and Brushstrokes: The Art of Intersectional Activism with Elijah McKenzie Jackson

In this episode, Ana dives deep into the interconnectedness of social justice and environmental issues with her guest, Elijah McKenzie Jackson. Elijah McKenzie-Jackson is a prominent environmental activist, artist, and advocate for social justice. He gained recognition for his involvement in the School Strike for Climate movement and his thought-provoking art pieces. Elijah has also raised awareness about gun violence and LGBTQ+ rights. He is committed to systemic change and believes in using his artistic talents to spark conversations and drive action. They explore the incorporation of intersectional thinking in environmental and climate justice, debunk misconceptions surrounding the cost of going green, and discuss practical steps for accessibility. They also delve into Elijah's journey as a vegan activist and the impact of personal choices on environmental activism. The conversation touches upon the challenges and opportunities of online activism, the balance between urgency and political change, the role of artivism in shaping social justice movements, and the sustainability of blockchain platforms for NFTs. The episode concludes with a discussion of LGBTQ+ rights, the importance of marginalized voices, and coping with climate grief.

One small step for woman, one giant leap for society, space jam with Kat!

Shattering the space ceiling for women and people of color Katya will be the first Mexican woman to journey to space. Katya Echazarreta Will take a Life-Changing Journey As Space For Humanity's First Citizen Astronaut Ambassador to Visit Space to Experience the Overview Effect. She co-hosts the YouTube series "Netflix IRL" and appears in the CBS show "Mission Unstoppable" as "Electric Kat." Postgrad, Katya worked with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory for nearly four years on five NASA projects, including the Perseverance Rover and Europa Clipper. She joins us to discuss her experiences as a woman of color in engineering and STEM, white privilege, how she maintains her mental health, and much more.

Mirror Mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all? With Chandana Hiran

Chandana was inspired by the BLM movement and the support it was receiving. Hence filed a petition against Fair & Lovely, demanding they change their narrative after years of advertisements and branding to sell a whitening cream. After years of protests against racial stereotyping based on skin color, HUL removed the word ' Fair ' from its popular brand ' Fair & Lovely '. She was a part of BBC's Creative Diversity Festival, 2020. Her campaigns have been on BBC, CNN, CNBC, and radio stations including Voice of America, NPR USA, Radio Mirchi, and on tv channels like BBC World News, India Today, and ABC news she joins us to discuss how society imposes impossible beauty standards on us and how we break these barriers!

The Power of Sustainability with Dyson Chee

Dyson currently serves as an ambassador for two nonprofit organizations: Philippe Cousteau Jr.'s EarthEcho International and Student Voice. In March 2018, he was awarded The National Billy Michal Student Leadership Award by The National WWII Museum for his strong record of volunteerism, school and community activism, and helping to implement creative solutions to recognized problems. While interning at a world-renowned coral research lab and the Hawaii State Capitol, he has worked on a various range of issues related to ocean pollution by crafting a high-schooler-led initiative, Project O.C.E.A.N. Now he joins us to talk about Environmentalism, Sustainability, Intersectionality and more...

LGBTQ&A with Zoe Stoller

Zoe loves working in a variety of mediums and learning new skills. Her work typically revolves around the themes of LGBTQ+ pride and mental health advocacy, and she is passionate about sharing her experiences to inspire others to be their full, authentic selves. She is a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania (where she earned a Summa Cum Laude degree in English and Creative Writing) and currently serves as the Digital Marketing Manager at an interior design software company her pronouns are she/her or they/them. Now she joins Ana to queersplain all you need to know about the LGBTQ+ community and share some mental health tips.