• Episode 3 - Roots of Representation: Promoting Eco-Friendly Living Through Storytelling

  • May 31 2024
  • Length: 34 mins
  • Podcast

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Episode 3 - Roots of Representation: Promoting Eco-Friendly Living Through Storytelling

  • Summary

  • In this episode, host and project PI Ed Greene asks Tulani Thomas about strategies for creating STEM stories that resonate with and speak to the concerns of Black audiences, and that encourage Black children and families to adopt green living practices.

    In this episode, Tulani also mentions several individuals and organizations that are raising awareness about the ways Black children can contribute to climate change solutions:

    • The HBC Green Fund – which offers financial support for environmentally-themed events and programs geared toward Black youth.

    • Christine Taylor Butler – an author whose series The Lost Tribes weaves STEM themes and messages into a child-friendly discussion of climate change.

    • Veronica Chapman – an author and founder of the Black Children’s Book Week, which works to ensure that Black children are represented in children’s media.

    • Tutu’s Green World – Tulani’s green lifestyle and education company, which offers resources, tips, and advice for helping children discover creative ways to be eco-friendly.

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