Roots of Representation

Guest Host: Anthony Frasier; Guest: Dr. Ed Greene (Knology) In this episode, guest host and project advisor Anthony Frasier talks with project PI Dr. Ed Greene about some of the key building blocks for creating stories that improve the representation of Black voices in children’s climate media. Synthesizing common themes and key takeaways from previous episodes, this podcast showcases what we’ve l...

In this episode, host and project PI Ed Greene talks with project advisor Anthony Frasier about the role podcasts and other audio-based content can play in improving Black representation in children’s media. Their discussion also touches on ways that audio-centered storyworlds can improve children’s STEM knowledge, boost their mental and emotional wellbeing, and ignite a desire to protect the plan...

In this episode, host and project PI Ed Greene and project team leader Arthur Affleck III, M.Ed., JD., talk about ways the children’s museum sector is helping youth all across the country learn about and respond to various climate-related harms.   In this episode, Arthur highlights several museum exhibits and programs that are equipping children with ideas, information, and resources for protectin...

In this episode, host and project PI Ed Greene speaks with Dr. Leah Austin (President & CEO of the National Black Child Development Institute) about ways to bring the knowledge and experiences of Black communities to bear on decision-making processes connected to climate change and other environmental justice concerns.  In this episode, Dr. Austin also mentions several groups that are pioneeri...

In this episode, host and project PI Ed Greene asks Dr. Iheoma U. Iruka about ways to create STEM- and climate-related children’s media that promotes, protects, and preserves Black cultures and histories. Dr. Iruka also mentions resources that can be leveraged in support of creating child-centered climate change solutions: Effects of Racism on Child Development: Advancing Antiracist Developmental...

In this episode, host and project PI Ed Greene asks Dr. Fashina Aladé about media creation and production strategies that can help children identify with and learn from the characters and stories they encounter in TV shows and other popular formats. Dr. Aladé also mentions several individuals and organizations that are contributing to child-centered climate change solutions: Common Sense Media – a...

In this episode, guest host and leadership team member Crystal Allen asks Christine Taylor-Butler about strategies for writing stories that acknowledge the diversity of Black Americans’ experiences of climate change, and about incorporating STEM content into children’s media in ways that promote hope, agency, and a knowledge of how to prepare for and respond to a wide variety of climate-related th...

In this episode, host and project PI Ed Greene asks Jason Low, co-owner of  Lee & Low Books  about diversity in the children’s publishing industry and ways to support writers of color interested in producing climate-related media. Jason also mentions several individuals and organizations that are contributing to child-centered climate change solutions: The Diversity Baseline Study  – informati...

In this episode, host and project PI Ed Greene asks Tulani Thomas about strategies for creating STEM stories that resonate with and speak to the concerns of Black audiences, and that encourage Black children and families to adopt green living practices. Tulani also mentions several individuals and organizations that are raising awareness about the ways Black children can contribute to climate chan...

In this episode, host and project PI Ed Greene asks Dr. Tresha Gibbs about ways that STEM education can help Black children build the kinds of mental health resilience needed to cope with and respond to climate-related threats. Dr. Gibbs also mentions several individuals and organizations that are raising awareness about the ways Black children can contribute to climate change solutions: Children’...

As part of the NSF Funded BlackRep4Kids project , we’ve launched a podcast series with our partners at ABF Creative to build awareness of the knowledge and skills required to create quality climate-related media for Black children. The podcast is called “ Roots of Representation ,” and it engages these topics through thought-provoking conversations with experts. In this leadoff episode, host and p...