Sojourner Truth Radio

Today on Sojourner Truth, a roundtable discussion with small farmers from across the country who work to maintain food sovereignty, sustainable agriculture and environmental protections.

Our panelists are Dennis Connolly of the Shawnee Forest Defense, John Zippert of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives Land Assistance Fund, Barbara Shookman of the Rural Coalition, and Steven Bartlett of the U.S. Food Sovereignty Alliance.

This discussion was recorded at the 2019 North American Forest & Climate Convergence at the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois. The Convergence was held from Oct. 11-14.

Today on Sojourner Truth, The Truth About Haiti: Voices of Resistance.

The Sojourner Truth team is on the ground in Haiti. We are in the country's capital city, Port-au-Prince. We are hoping to speak with as many people as possible about the reality of what is going on in Haiti. Those of you who follow our show know that we cover Haiti quite a bit. This is our third trip this year alone. Previously, we covered massacres in the Lasalin neighborhood of Port-au-Prince and spoke directly with victims and survivors of those massacres.

Now, we're back in Haiti. The situation has deteriorated, if one would believe that is possible. People are in constant protest mode, demanding that the President of Haiti, Jovenel Moise, who is backed by the United States, step down. There have been massive protests; not only in Port-au-Prince, but in other parts of Haiti. A couple of days ago, the airport was closed for a little bit because of a fire that took place there. The United States government has placed a Level 3 warning to visitors in Haiti. It's not yet reached a Level 4, where they tell people not to go, but they are asking all personnel of the U.S. Embassy to stay close to its grounds. They're asking those who are planning to visit Haiti to reassess if they would like to go. We have also heard that schools, banks and supermarkets have been closed.

The present government and the previous government, headed by Michel Martelly, are both from the same political party. The party is said to have been connected to the disappearance of over $4 billion loaned to Haiti from Venezuela as part of the PetroCaribe program. Now, the Haitian people are demanding accountability and are raising concerns about security, given ongoing crackdowns by people said to be associated with the government.

Today, we find out exactly what is happening from people who live here and who experience this day in and day out. We speak with Maria Pierre, a campaigner, educator and mother, as well as other people on the ground in Port-au-Prince.

Today on Sojourner Truth, The Truth About Haiti: Voices of Resistance.

The Sojourner Truth team is on the ground in Haiti. We are in the country's capital city, Port-au-Prince. We are hoping to speak with as many people as possible about the reality of what is going on in Haiti. Those of you who follow our show know that we cover Haiti quite a bit. This is our third trip this year alone. Previously, we covered massacres in the Lasalin neighborhood of Port-au-Prince and spoke directly with victims and survivors of those massacres.

Now, we're back in Haiti. The situation has deteriorated, if one would believe that is possible. People are in constant protest mode, demanding that the President of Haiti, Jovenel Moise, who is backed by the United States, step down. There have been massive protests; not only in Port-au-Prince, but in other parts of Haiti. A couple of days ago, the airport was closed for a little bit because of a fire that took place there. The United States government has placed a Level 3 warning to visitors in Haiti. It's not yet reached a Level 4, where they tell people not to go, but they are asking all personnel of the U.S. Embassy to stay close to its grounds. They're asking those who are planning to visit Haiti to reassess if they would like to go. We have also heard that schools, banks and supermarkets have been closed.

The present government and the previous government, headed by Michel Martelly, are both from the same political party. The party is said to have been connected to the disappearance of over $4 billion loaned to Haiti from Venezuela as part of the PetroCaribe program. Now, the Haitian people are demanding accountability and are raising concerns about security, given ongoing crackdowns by people said to be associated with the government.

Today, we find out exactly what is happening from people who live here and who experience this day in and day out. We speak with Maria Pierre, a campaigner, educator and mother, as well as other people on the ground in Port-au-Prince.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

An in-depth look at the crisis facing the environment, focusing on deforestation and climate change. We discuss false solution to the climate crisis and the upcoming North American Forest & Climate Movement Convergence.

Our guests are Anne Petermann, Executive Director of Global Justice Ecology Project, Karen Pickett, Director of the Bay Area Coalition for Headwaters, and John E. Peck, Executive Director of Family Farm Defenders.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

An in-depth look at the crisis facing the environment, focusing on deforestation and climate change. We discuss false solution to the climate crisis and the upcoming North American Forest & Climate Movement Convergence.

Our guests are Anne Petermann, Executive Director of Global Justice Ecology Project, Karen Pickett, Director of the Bay Area Coalition for Headwaters, and John E. Peck, Executive Director of Family Farm Defenders.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

On Friday, September 20, the world witnessed its largest ever climate strike, led by youth, with an estimated four million people participating on all seven continents. Yes, even Antarctica. Today, a round up of the youth-led global climate strike. This, as Donald Trump is at the United Nations today. He continues to deny climate change and also sent out a tweet making fun of Greta Thunberg, the Swedish student who is credited with raising global awareness about the risks posed by climate change and holding politicians accountable for their lack of action.

Also, we're excited to be joined by Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, a joint coordinator along with Rev. Dr. William J. Barber of the Poor People's Campaign, a National Call for Moral Revival. The Campaign, which was first started by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. just months before his assassination, has been revived and has a base across 40 U.S. states. The campaign is challenging what it calls the five pillars of evil: poverty, racism, the war economy, environmental devastation and the nation's distorted moral narrative.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

On Friday, September 20, the world witnessed its largest ever climate strike, led by youth, with an estimated four million people participating on all seven continents. Yes, even Antarctica. Today, a round up of the youth-led global climate strike. This, as Donald Trump is at the United Nations today. He continues to deny climate change and also sent out a tweet making fun of Greta Thunberg, the Swedish student who is credited with raising global awareness about the risks posed by climate change and holding politicians accountable for their lack of action.

Also, we're excited to be joined by Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, a joint coordinator along with Rev. Dr. William J. Barber of the Poor People's Campaign, a National Call for Moral Revival. The Campaign, which was first started by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. just months before his assassination, has been revived and has a base across 40 U.S. states. The campaign is challenging what it calls the five pillars of evil: poverty, racism, the war economy, environmental devastation and the nation's distorted moral narrative.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

On Friday, September 20, the world witnessed its largest ever climate strike, led by youth, with an estimated four million people participating on all seven continents. Yes, even Antarctica. Today, a round up of the youth-led global climate strike. This, as Donald Trump is at the United Nations today. He continues to deny climate change and also sent out a tweet making fun of Greta Thunberg, the Swedish student who is credited with raising global awareness about the risks posed by climate change and holding politicians accountable for their lack of action.

Also, we're excited to be joined by Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, a joint coordinator along with Rev. Dr. William J. Barber of the Poor People's Campaign, a National Call for Moral Revival. The Campaign, which was first started by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. just months before his assassination, has been revived and has a base across 40 U.S. states. The campaign is challenging what it calls the five pillars of evil: poverty, racism, the war economy, environmental devastation and the nation's distorted moral narrative.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

On Friday, September 20, the world witnessed its largest ever climate strike, led by youth, with an estimated four million people participating on all seven continents. Yes, even Antarctica. Today, a round up of the youth-led global climate strike. This, as Donald Trump is at the United Nations today. He continues to deny climate change and also sent out a tweet making fun of Greta Thunberg, the Swedish student who is credited with raising global awareness about the risks posed by climate change and holding politicians accountable for their lack of action.

Also, we're excited to be joined by Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, a joint coordinator along with Rev. Dr. William J. Barber of the Poor People's Campaign, a National Call for Moral Revival. The Campaign, which was first started by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. just months before his assassination, has been revived and has a base across 40 U.S. states. The campaign is challenging what it calls the five pillars of evil: poverty, racism, the war economy, environmental devastation and the nation's distorted moral narrative.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

On Friday, September 20, the world witnessed its largest ever climate strike, led by youth, with an estimated four million people participating on all seven continents. Yes, even Antarctica. Today, a round up of the youth-led global climate strike. This, as Donald Trump is at the United Nations today. He continues to deny climate change and also sent out a tweet making fun of Greta Thunberg, the Swedish student who is credited with raising global awareness about the risks posed by climate change and holding politicians accountable for their lack of action.

Also, we're excited to be joined by Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, a joint coordinator along with Rev. Dr. William J. Barber of the Poor People's Campaign, a National Call for Moral Revival. The Campaign, which was first started by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. just months before his assassination, has been revived and has a base across 40 U.S. states. The campaign is challenging what it calls the five pillars of evil: poverty, racism, the war economy, environmental devastation and the nation's distorted moral narrative.