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Ep 94: The Role of Land in Achieving Collective Freedom with Brea Baker
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Brea Baker, a dedicated freedom fighter and writer, brings nearly a decade of frontline activism to our conversation. From contributing to advocacy campaigns, such as the 2017 Women's March, to addressing racial injustice, Brea has made a significant impact with her work. Her expertise extends to advising public figures on social justice and writing for major publications like Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and Refinery 29. As a recipient of the 2023 Creative Capital award and a Yale alum, Brea's book, Rooted: The American Legacy of Land Theft and the Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership, offers a deep dive into the need for reparations as an economic, racial, and environmental justice policy.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:02:24 - Brea's Journey To Writing
00:10:35 - Writing A Book On Land Theft
00:12:04 - Dealing With Grief And Taking Action
00:12:47 - Oral History And Ancestral Knowledge
00:14:27 - The Importance Of Black And Indigenous Land Ownership
00:16:41 - Systemic Overwork And Land Theft
00:24:17 - Preserving Family History
00:25:22 - Writing Family Stories
00:28:03 - Personal Connection To Land
00:30:46 - Reparations And Environmental Justice
Connect with Brea Baker
Website: breabaker.com
Book: breabaker.com/rooted
Instagram: @FreckledWhileBlack
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