Episode #2: Climate Change + COVID-19 + Communities of Color: Vol. 2 “ON THE YARD” HBCU Environmental Studies Majors

The IDE Impolite Conversation Podcast

In the first ON THE YARD edition, Creator of The Iconoclast Dinner Experience (IDE), Executive Producer and host of The IDE Impolite Conversation Podcast, Lezli Levene Harvell begins the second episode introducing one of ON THE YARD’s co-host, her eldest daughter and Spelman College student, Zuri Levene Harvell. Episode two of a five part series of conversations beginning at the height of the coronavirus, reflecting a timely perspective on the global pandemic how it shines a light on our food supply chain, its impact on culture, Black businesses and potentially the Black middle class. ON THE YARD explores topics through the lens of HBCU students and recent grads.

Lezli and Zuri are joined by two Environmental Studies Majors at Howard University; Autumn McNeill '20 and Danurius "Danny Williams '21. The conversation between the four examines some of the HBCU specific ways in which Autumn’s senior year was impacted, how Autumn and Danny’s family experiences with asthma and Hurricane Katrina respectively inspired them to double-major in environmental studies, how communities of color are impacted by climate change, and what their peers’ call to action should be this election season. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE FOR OUR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING FAMILY

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Autumn McNeill @environmentalbae

Danny Williams @Danurius_Leviy

Howard University @howard1867 @howardenvironmental

Spelman College @spelman_college

Relevant and Recommended Reads

• Climate Change, Health, and Environmental Justice
• Climate Change Threatens the World’s Food Supply, United Nations Warns
• From Apples to Popcorn, Climate Change Is Altering the Foods America Grows

CALL TO ACTION

Breonna Taylor Was Killed In Her Home on March 13, 2020 by Louisville Police Officers Sgt. Jon Mattingly, Myles Cosgrove, and Brett Hankison. The Officers Have Yet To Be Arrested. Here are some of the ways you can help.

• Sign the official petition calling for justice in Breonna Taylor's case. It only takes a minute
• Donate directly to Breonna’s Family using the GoFundMe Link
• Flood social media with the hashtag #JusticeforBre
• Donate to the Louisville Community Bail Fund to support protestors on the ground

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Podcast Team = Lezli Levene Harvell (Host & Executive Producer) / Zuri Levene Harvell (Co-Host) / Danielle Pearman (Producer) / Justin Bates (Sound Engineer)

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