The Green Agenda

On behalf of Young, Gifted & Green, Climate Action Campaign, and the Environmental Defense Fund, we would like to invite you to our Season 5, Episode 9 of The Green Agenda on the topic “Protecting Our Lungs: The Fight Against Methane Pollution”. This episode will dive into the hidden dangers of methane pollution and its direct impact on public health and Black & Latino communities. Join us as we talk about the fight for cleaner air, highlighting the intersections of environmental justice and public health. We’ll unpack federal policies and discuss actionable steps we can take to protect our lungs and advocate for a healthier future. 

Host:  Kayla Shannon | Spelman Graduate Class of 2024

Featured Guest: Meisei Gonzalez | Climate Justice & Clean Air Program Advocate | Green Latinos

On behalf of Young, Gifted & Green, Climate Action Campaign, and the Environmental Defense Fund, we would like to invite you to our Season 5, Episode 8 of The Green Agenda on the topic “Bridging the Gap: Strengthening Government-Community Ties for Environmental Justice:”. This episode will explore strategies for building healthy intergovernmental relationships with community-based groups, fostering collaboration to address environmental justice issues and empower marginalized voices.

Host
Kayla Shannon | Spelman Graduate c/o 2024

Featured Guest
Keith D. Jones, Jr. | Outreach Coordinator, Ward 8 Woods

On behalf of Young, Gifted & Green, Climate Action Campaign, and the Environmental Defense Fund, we would like to invite you to our Season 5, Episode 7 of The Green Agenda on the topic “Heat Waves and Health: Navigating Rising Temperatures”. This episode will discuss the public health implications of extreme heat events and discuss actionable policy changes that can protect vulnerable communities.

Guest Host
LaTricea D. Adams, MAT, Eds
Founder CEO & President
Young, Gifted & Green

Featured Speaker
Leslie Fields, Esq.
Chief Federal Officer
WE ACT for EJ

On behalf of Young, Gifted & Green, Climate Action Campaign, and the Environmental Defense Fund, we would like to invite you to our Season 5, Episode 6 of The Green Agenda on the topic “Food Sovereignty and Urban Agriculture”. This episode discusses the importance of food justice and urban farming initiatives in Black neighborhoods as a means of combating food deserts and promoting health.

Host
Kayla Shannon | Spelman Graduate C/O 2024

Featured Guest
Tambra Raye Stevenson | Founder, WANDA & NativSol Kitchen 

On behalf of Young, Gifted & Green, Climate Action Campaign, and the Environmental Defense Fund, we would like to invite you to our Season 5, Episode 5 of The Green Agenda on the topic “Green Pathways: Integrating Environmental Justice in Public Schools”. This episode will examine how Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs can incorporate environmental justice principles, preparing students for green careers while fostering awareness of social equity in sustainability efforts.

Host
Kayla Shannon
Spelman College Graduate (Spring 2024)

Speaker
Candice Mott
DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education

On behalf of Young, Gifted & Green, Climate Action Campaign, and the Environmental Defense Fund, we would like to invite you to our Season 5, Episode 4 of The Green Agenda on the topic “Environmental Justice and the Criminal Justice System”. This episode will explore the connections between environmental justice and criminal justice, including how pollution and environmental degradation can lead to increased policing and incarceration in Black communities.

Host
Kayla Shannon
Spelman College Graduate (Spring 2024)

Speaker
Amber Sherman
Black Voters Matter

On behalf of Young, Gifted & Green, Climate Action Campaign, and the Environmental Defense Fund, we would like to invite you to our Season 5 Episode 3 of The Green Agenda on the topic "The Future of the Endangerment Finding" as it is potentially being rolled back. The Endangerment Finding is a determination by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2009 that greenhouse gases pose a threat to public health and welfare, thereby justifying regulatory action to mitigate climate change. Our guest will speak about the implications of such a move and its disproportionate impact on marginalized communities. We'll explore how the Endangerment Finding has been a cornerstone of environmental justice efforts, and discuss the urgent need to protect this essential safeguard in the face of potential rollbacks.

Host
Kayla Shannon
Spelman College Graduate (Spring 2024)

Speaker
Erin Murphy
Director & Senior Attorney,
Clean Air & Energy Markets
Environmental Defense Fund

On behalf of Young, Gifted & Green, Climate Action Campaign, and the Environmental Defense Fund, we would like to invite you to our Season 5 Episode 2 of The Green Agenda on the topic "The Impact of Urban Development on Black Communities". This episode will focus on how urban planning and development decisions often overlook the needs of Black residents, leading to gentrification and displacement.

Host
Kayla Shannon
Spelman College Graduate (Spring 2024)

Speaker
Sterling Johnson
Partnership for Southern Equity
Just Opportunity Portfolio Director

On behalf of Young, Gifted & Green, Climate Action Campaign, and the Environmental Defense Fund, we would like to invite you to our Season 5 Episode 1 of The Green Agenda on the topic "Keeping Justice40 Alive in 2025". This episode will explore the ongoing implementation and impact of the Justice40 Initiative from a local level perspective and how it addresses environmental justice and equity for marginalized communities in the face of evolving political and social challenges.

Host
Kayla Shannon
Spelman College Graduate (Spring 2024)

Speaker
LaTricea D. Adams
Founder CEO & President
Young, Gifted & Green
Biden-Harris White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council Appointee