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81. Climate Justice and Racial Justice with David Lammy

81. Climate Justice and Racial Justice with David Lammy

FromOutrage + Optimism


81. Climate Justice and Racial Justice with David Lammy

FromOutrage + Optimism

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Length:
63 minutes
Released:
Dec 4, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Around the world In 2020, we saw an unprecedented rise in activism surrounding Black Lives Matter and the call for racial and social justice. But if there’s one enormous takeaway for those marching for the climate, it is that our fight for climate justice is inextricably linked to our fight for racial justice. BIPOC have suffered, are suffering, and will continue to disproportionately suffer the harshest effects of climate change. Unacceptable. So what clear actions can organizations, individuals, and institutions take to rectify this massive injustice? Taking us to the heart of the matter this week is our guest, British MP David Lammy. David Lammy was the first black Briton to study at Harvard Law School and practised as a barrister before entering politics. He has served as the MP for Tottenham since 2000 and as Shadow Secretary of State for Justice and Shadow Lord Chancellor in Keir Starmer's Shadow Cabinet since 2020. David is one of Parliament’s most prominent and successful campaigners for social justice. His recent TED Talk titled “Climate Justice Can’t Happen Without Racial Justice” has amassed millions of views and has become required viewing for anyone involved in climate action. Stick around to the end for a special musical performance from Blackout Problems!   —   David Lammy TED Talk | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook   —   Blackout Problems Music | “Dark Days Episode 3” | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Pre-Order Their Upcoming Album ‘DARK’ - Releasing Jan 15th   —   Keep up with Christiana Figueres here: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook   —   Tom Rivett-Carnac: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn   —   Follow @GlobalOptimism on social media! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn   —   Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss another episode of Outrage + Optimism!
Released:
Dec 4, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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