Category Archives: environment

We Are the Earth Body

Posted on November 14, 2020 by tonipressleysanon

While taking a walk in my favorite park a few days ago I listened to the ecophilosopher, activist, and Buddhist scholar Joanna Macy being interviewed by Tammy Simon on Sounds True podcast. Of the many gems that Macy dropped, one that … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Black Creative Genius: Lonnie Holley

Posted on June 23, 2020 by tonipressleysanon

Amongst everything that’s been happening lately–though, of not unconnected from what’s been happening for centuries: continued pressure for racial equality in this country, finally, a national recognition of Juneteenth, the commemoration of one of the worst cases of white aggression … Continue reading →

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A Gentle Reminder to be Gentle with Yourself

Posted on March 17, 2020 by tonipressleysanon

I received this in my inbox a few weeks ago, but thought it would be a good message to share now. Prince Ea is a gifted filmmaker, speaker, creator! Learn more about this amazing person and his work here! For … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Rwanda

Posted on October 15, 2019 by tonipressleysanon

A long-time-in-coming meandering from Africa–one to inspire! Please join me in rejoicing in Rwanda’s vision and the hope that the people’s vision will spread far and wide… Rwanda is working on a “green city,” in Kigali city. The plan is to have … Continue reading →

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Review of D. Watkins We Speak for Ourselves

Posted on September 24, 2019 by tonipressleysanon

Always on the look out for writing that will get my students excited about reading I picked up a copy of journalist and social commentator extraordinaire, D. Watkins’ We Speak for Ourselves: A Word from Forgotten Black America (2019) for … Continue reading →

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Black People and the Environment #1

Posted on July 28, 2017 by alligatorwoods

  I spent a good number of my adult years in places that had vibrant farmers markets: Brooklyn, New York and Madison, Wisconsin, for example. Since moving to Michigan a couple of years ago, I’ve been thinking more and more … Continue reading →

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