The Call to Decolonize: Thoughts, Actions, and Spaces with Marria Evbuoma - Ep. 91

EcoJustice Radio

What is meant by “Decolonization?” Not only of our institutions, but also of thoughts and behaviors directly influenced by the residuals of colonization. Listen to Marria Evbuoma of [https://racetozerowaste.org/] and Richmond District Rising [https://www.facebook.com/richmonddistrictrising/] as she explores the meaning and importance of decolonizing thoughts, actions, and spaces. How do we recognize and legitimately decolonize in order to ensure equity and build community for all? How do those who have been colonized go about decolonizing? Marria Evbuoma is a mother, writer, and zero waste educator living in San Francisco. She is also the representative for her district for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s Citizen Advisory Committee focusing on waste water. She recommends you check out these books: "Farming While Black" by Leah Penniman of @soulfirefarm https://www.farmingwhileblack.org/ AND “Decolonize Your Diet” by Catrióna Rueda Esquibel and Luz Calvo We begin the show with an Update from the Frontlines on the move to transition away from oil and gas drilling in the City of Los Angeles with Maro Kakoussian, Air and Climate Justice Associate from Physicians for Social Responsibility Los Angeles and the coalition STAND-LA [https://www.stand.la/] - Standing Together Against Neighborhood Drilling Los Angeles. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: https://socal350.org/contribute-to-socal-350-climate-action/ Hosted by Jessica Aldridge Engineer: Blake Lampkin Executive Producer: Jack Eidt Assoc. Producer: Emilia Barrosse Show Created by Mark and JP Morris Music: Javier Kadry Episode 91