CommuniTEA

This week Lauren gets new luggage and we talk about food deserts. 

 Links to what we talk about: 

What We’re Sippin’ On

Weeksville Heritage Center

Weeksville Heritage Center is a multidisciplinary museum dedicated to preserving the history of the 19th century African American community of Weeksville, Brooklyn - one of America’s many free black communities.  

“Save Weeksville and Save Brooklyn’s Black History” Campaign

Crowdfunded over $260k at time of posting

Goals: $200k to keep the doors open; $250k will additionally facilitate repairs; $300k allows to begin building an emergency cash reserve

“Men Don’t Have Friends and Women Bear the Burden”

Want to start a Men’s Group? 

What is homosociality?

#ImpactInfluencers

National Bail Out (@nationalbailout)

#freeblackmamas campaign

We didn’t even have space to get this deep, but you can learn more here about Black Codes of Bail, “hundreds of policies and practices that continue to criminalize, exploit, and control our people” which further emphasize why NBO’s work is so important.

Plus: We Stan a Toolkit!

Natalie Hampton (@natalie_evelyn)

Founder of Sit With Us, a mobile app designed to promote a kinder and more inclusive school community. 

Check out Natalie’s TedxTeen talk, “All It Takes Is One”

Food Deserts

Access NYC: Find help in NYC with food, housing, work and more.

(Note: this site directs you to either be screened for eligibility and to apply – make sure you choose the one you want)

USDA Food Desert Definition(s)

Read more details about Lyft’s Grocery Access Program in Washington, D.C.

And lastly, read about the NAICS  here  

It's our first episode and we are here with the tea. 

Here are the links to the things we reference in the show: 

What We’re Sippin On

Your Questions About Food and Climate Change, Answered, New York Times

Our Planet on Netflix

Impact Influencers

Mona Chalabi website and on Instagram

Cole Imperi and on Instagram, 

Deep Dive

MTA Tries a New Tack During Delays: The Truth, New York Times