, Duke University's Human Rights Center, Dewitt Wallace Center for Media and Democracy, and the EJ Oral History Project at Duke will host the
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One of the greatest barriers to overcome in EJ conversations is learning how to effectively communicate nuanced issues to any audience: the public, politicians, corporate actors, and academics. In connection with Intersectional Environmentalist, The Uproot Project, and the People's Climate Innovation Center, this day-long event series explores that intersection; how does one become an effective communicator? What are the modes available to young people to affect change through their voices and diverse media?
Speakers Include:
- Eileen Trần – Creative Director of Intersectional Environmentalist
- Rachel Ramirez – Climate Reporter for CNN, Uproot Project Steering Committee Member
- Dr. Maya Kapoor – Science Writer and Director of the Journalism Minor at NC State University, Uproot Project Steering Committee Member
- Melba Newsome – Independent North Carolina Environmental Justice Journalist, Uproot Member
- Radiah Shabazz – Director of Communications for the People's Climate Innovation Center
Participate in the full event for a chance to receive a signed copy of the book "The Intersectional Environmentalist".
Learn more about the event and our partners here: bit.ly/Duke-Earth-Month-2023