Crossroads Podcast

Crossroads Podcast

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Crossroads Podcast episodes

  • The Value of Exposure

    Dr. Velma Deleveaux joins me to talk about her origin story and career in STEM. We breakdown what STEM is and how parents can get their kids engaged in related activities and programs. Resources are below!

    Learn more about AA Contributions in Science and Technology throughout history. One great place to start is by reading Dr. James Turner from his talk in 2008. https://www.nist.gov/speech-testimony/african-american-technological-contributions-past-present-and-future Kid resources: https://www.create-learn.us/blog/best-online-stem-classes-for-kids/ https://pbskids.org/designsquad/parentseducators/resources/index.html?category=electricity Learn about High - Paying Cyber Security Jobs Without a Degree at: https://careerkarma.com/blog/cyber-security-jobs-without-a-degree/ Learn more about Dr. Deleveaux's story, Insights and STEM advice for student success: https://signitt.com/velma-deleveaux/ https://impactmagazine.medium.com/born-ready-to-go-in-conversation-with-velma-deleveaux-a07edff355bd https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-essential-components-stem-student-success-velma-deleveaux-ph-d/

    35 min
  • Shape Up

    Taking a stab at President Biden's Infrastructure Bill and the data (or lack thereof) that shows the real cost of getting our roads, bridges and other systems in shape. Resources are below!

    https://www.forbes.com/sites/niallmccarthy/2019/04/03/report-the-u-s-has-over-47000-structurally-deficient-bridges-infographic/?sh=2de523bf4bdc

    https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/roads/

    https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/07/16/infrastructure-states-bridges-roads-falling-apart/112127156/

    https://www.nrdc.org/stories/how-protect-yourself-lead-contaminated-water

    30 min
  • Preciosa

    I'm joined by Dr. Victor Ayala to talk about the beauty of Puerto Rico and the sad history of sterilization.

    1 hr 30 min
  • ICYMI
    I'm back! After an extended hiatus, I'm returning to the show anew.
    18 min
  • Episode 12 Clean Economy Part 2

    In this solo episode, I take a deeper dive into what the Clean Economy is and different ways we can participate in this economy as more and more industries transition into more sustainable practices.

    https://www.edf.org/climate/100-percent-clean

    https://insideclimatenews.org/news/28022012/primer-us-clean-energy-economy-pew-brookings-green-jobs-van-jones-republicans-china-obama-solyndra/

    https://www.virginiamercury.com/2020/02/20/ten-things-to-know-about-the-clean-economy-act/

    https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-clean-economy-jobs-and-innovation-act-and-includes-horsford

    44 min
  • Danger on the Delta

    In this episode I discuss how small actions can make big change. I also discuss the affect global warming has had on the Mississippi Delta and how that contributes to flooding

    13 min
  • Energia

    The first Notes from the Field episode of 2021! I attended Power in the Park put on by local grassroots organizations held in the Long Branch area of Maryland. This event was designed to inform the community about ways to save on their utility bills with the use of community solar and other state-sponsored initiatives. I spoke with representatives from Audubon National Society and Solar United Neighbors who discussed their contributions to further sustainability.

    18 min
  • A House Cannot Stand

    Raymond Nevo talk about the upcoming county council race in Prince George's County, Maryland and how he is the best candidate for an At Large seat. We talk about the housing crisis in Maryland and across the US and why it's so important for citizens to get involved in local politics.

    48 min
  • Be Well
    Australia, CEO of Persuaded Beauty LLC, stops by to talk about mental health and her personal journey to entrepreneurism. We talk about generational wealth and ways for us to take better care of our bodies as well as our minds.
    49 min
  • Period

    Shauri Naidoo, CEO of Moraka Menstrual Cups joins me to talk about period positivity and her goal of bringing sustainable menstrual health products to all women in New Zealand and soon the world.

    33 min

About Crossroads Podcast

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The Crossroads podcast focuses on environmental justice in the US and countries of the diaspora, changing the image of an environmentalist one episode at a time.