Colin Harden and Tiffany Fant of Sol Nation discuss their environmental justice work in Charlotte and statewide. Sol Nation prioritizes people, land, and water, investing in youth ambassadors and workforce development while organizing around solutions. Fant defines food sovereignty as community ownership of the entire food system and shares lessons from producing a 31-minute documentary connecting local efforts. They discuss mental wellness, including eco anxiety and post-disaster supports, and talk the rushed 1% transit tax and organizing to pause the I-77 expansion.

00:00 Interview Introduction

00:13 Soul Nation Priorities

03:12 Food Sovereignty Explained

05:20 Calming Room Origins

08:23 Climate Mental Health

11:19 Making the Documentary

13:23 Screenings and Festivals

15:57 Transit Tax and I-77

23:02 Worst and Best Outcomes

26:12 How to Get Involved

27:08 Credits and Thanks

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