TED Radio Hour Listen Again: Our Relationship With Water
Jun 18, 2021
Kelsey Leonard, a water policy expert and Shinnecock Nation member, shares the urgent need for equitable water rights. LaToya Ruby Frazier, a visual artist, documents environmental injustices affecting vulnerable families, illustrating the human impact of the Flint water crisis. Colette Pichon Battle emphasizes resilience in Southern Louisiana's communities while advocating for legal personhood for water. The discussion highlights the deep connection between identity and water, urging listeners to rethink their relationship with this vital resource.
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Art as Social Commentary
- Latoya Ruby Frazier's art in Flint aims to give voice to those affected by the crisis.
- Her work is a form of social documentary, holding a mirror to society's corruption and neglect.
Bayou Life and Hurricanes
- Colette Pichon Battle grew up in Bayou Liberty, Louisiana, where life was intertwined with water.
- Checking on neighbors during hurricanes via boat was a normal part of her childhood.
Katrina's Impact and Career Change
- Hurricane Katrina was a turning point, with unprecedented flooding that devastated Colette's community.
- This prompted her career shift into climate activism.