Dr. Nevada Winrow, a Pediatric Neuropsychologist, is the Founder & CEO of Black Girls Dive Foundation. She brings over a decade of experience from clinical practice, academia, and higher education

Dr. Nevada Winrow, a Pediatric Neuropsychologist, is the Founder & CEO of Black Girls Dive Foundation. She brings over a decade of experience from clinical practice, academia, and higher education administration.

A PADI Master Scuba Diver, Dr. Winrow is a member of the Women's Diving Hall of Fame and the American Academy of Underwater Sciences. She also serves as the National Chairwoman of Youth programs for the National Association of Black Scuba Divers.

Support her work: Black Girls Dive Foundation

These sharks are easily identified by their fins, which appear dipped in black paint. Symbolically adopt one today: https://bit.ly/3sOtKad

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These sharks are easily identified by their fins, which appear dipped in black paint. Symbolically adopt one today: https://bit.ly/3sOtKad

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Armed militia, Black Lives Matter protesters collide in Louisville marches. This is what has been happening throughout many American Cities mostly as reported by news stations such as this one by

Armed militia, Black Lives Matter protesters collide in Louisville marches. This is what has been happening throughout many American Cities mostly as reported by news stations such as this one by the Lexington Herald Leader.  Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old African-American emergency medical technician, was fatally shot by Louisville Metro Police Department officers Jonathan Mattingly, Brett Hankison, and Myles Cosgrove on March 13, 2020.

A heavily armed group calling themselves "American patriots" retreated after marching to downtown Louisville when they were confronted by Black Lives Matter protesters calling for justice for Breonna Taylor. 

The number of Black farmers has dramatically declined over the last century, a trend significantly hastened by the USDA's racist lending practices.

Attorney J.L. Chestnut, chief counsel

The number of Black farmers has dramatically declined over the last century, a trend significantly hastened by the USDA's racist lending practices.

Attorney J.L. Chestnut, chief counsel for the Black Farmers class-action lawsuit against the USDA, secured the largest civil rights settlement in U.S. history. This landmark victory opened the door for restitution for Native American, women, and Hispanic farmers.

Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHwyZuzznG0

Australia endured an unprecedented "black summer" of bushfires, devastating communities still healing amidst the new challenge of coronavirus. This project shares their stories.

Director:

Australia endured an unprecedented "black summer" of bushfires, devastating communities still healing amidst the new challenge of coronavirus. This project shares their stories.

Director: Cybele Malinowski
Producer: Cat Clark
Editor: Luey Conway
Composer: James Brown
Colour Grade: Matt Fezz
Sound Mix: Fade to Black Sound

The Black Lives Matter movement has advocated for its cause since 2013.

Following the killing of George Floyd, the phrase "Black Lives Matter" gained global visibility, appearing on streets

The Black Lives Matter movement has advocated for its cause since 2013.

Following the killing of George Floyd, the phrase "Black Lives Matter" gained global visibility, appearing on streets and screens worldwide. (News report, June 2020, Channel 4, United Kingdom)

Listen to the latest Citizens’ Climate Radio episode featuring Tykee James, Government Affairs Coordinator

Listen to the latest Citizens’ Climate Radio episode featuring Tykee James, Government Affairs Coordinator at the National Audubon Society. Tykee organizes bird walks for Congress and discusses the incredibly successful Black Birders Week.

A birder since his teens, Tykee co-founded Black Birders Week last year after a racist incident. Organized rapidly via social media, the event showcased birding by people of color, generating over 600 million impressions and national press coverage.

Tykee joins the podcast to discuss the campaign's success, the importance of sharing Black experiences beyond trauma narratives, and his plans for this year's Black Birders Week.

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