S2 Ep5
Black Outdoor Enthusiasts Busting Stereotypes
Description
Have you ever thought: “Black people don’t ski, camp, hike, surf, kayak, or climb”? If yes, have you ever wondered why? Why do being Black and outdoor activities seem not to mix as well as water and oil? Why isn’t exploring nature a source of joy for all communities including communities of color?
Those stereotypes about who belongs in nature combined with structural racism and the lack of access to outdoor activities have, unfortunately, excluded people of color from being able and wanting to participate in these activities. Oftentimes, people of color are left feeling unseen and disregarded.
For this 5th episode, Brown Sugar Talk invited three experts, Demiesha Dennis, Judith Kasiama, and Julian Victor, to discuss the joys and challenges of exploring nature while being Black, and how green spaces can become more inclusive. April hosts Earth day and Arbor day, so we are hitting the trails and taking the conversation to Mother Nature 😉.
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Testimonial
The “Black Outdoor Enthusiasts” Episode was super interesting and uplifting. It made me think of my own life and experiences.
As a white man, I don’t always see the barriers and challenges that someone from the BIPOC community faces. I have been rock climbing for a few years now, in Israel, Toronto and now Halifax and I don’t know, or met, a single climber who is Black. I honestly never realized it until yesterday so thank you for creating the space to have this conversation and inviting everyone into it.