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In 2020, the world experienced a seismic jolt of awareness related to issues of systemic racism in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd.  From global protests to bold declarations by the leaders of governments, companies and nonprofits, there was a deep desire to do better. Four year later, how are things progressing? In this episode, Emira Woods, Executive Director of Green Leadership Trust based in Washington, DC, shares her perspectives as well as insights and learnings from her work. A great example of inclusion in action, Green Leadership Trust is working to build a thriving environmental and conservation community in the United States, with a vision to embed an environmental ethic and shifting practices and behaviors across sectors and institutions.   Read the full transcript here Listen to past episodes here

Episode Notes In this episode, we meet with Emira Woods - the newest head of Green Leadership Trust - an organization working to tackle the lack of inclusion of BIPOC on climate/ environmental organizational boards. They are the first cross-organizational effort focused on building power and diversity in any advocacy sector.  They are guided first and foremost by their responsibility as fiduciaries of the organizations we represent. Learn more and support the GLT here: https://www.greenleadershiptrust.org/ Follow Green Leadership Trust on Twitter! Find out more at https://brown-girl-green.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

On this edition of Straight Talk Africa, host Haydé Adams and a guest panel review the top stories from Africa in 2021 from COVID-19 vaccine drives and coup attempts to economic recovery and advancements in culture and technology. Guests include Patsy Widakuswara, VOA's White House bureau chief, Vincent Makori, managing editor of VOA's Africa 54, Emira Woods, a pan-African strategist, VOA Portuguese reporter Mayra De Lassalette and VOA French to Africa reporter Arzouma Kompaore.

On this edition of Straight Talk Africa, host Haydé Adams and a guest panel review the top stories from Africa in 2021 from COVID-19 vaccine drives and coup attempts to economic recovery and advancements in culture and technology. Guests include Patsy Widakuswara, VOA's White House bureau chief, Vincent Makori, managing editor of VOA's Africa 54, Emira Woods, a pan-African strategist, VOA Portuguese reporter Mayra De Lassalette and VOA French to Africa reporter Arzouma Kompaore.

On this edition of Straight Talk Africa, host Haydé Adams and a guest panel review the top stories from Africa in 2021 from COVID-19 vaccine drives and coup attempts to economic recovery and advancements in culture and technology. Guests include Patsy Widakuswara, VOA's White House bureau chief, Vincent Makori, managing editor of VOA's Africa 54, Emira Woods, a pan-African strategist, VOA Portuguese reporter Mayra De Lassalette and VOA French to Africa reporter Arzouma Kompaore.

On this edition of Straight Talk Africa, host Haydé Adams and a guest panel review the top stories from Africa in 2021 from COVID-19 vaccine drives and coup attempts to economic recovery and advancements in culture and technology. Guests include Patsy Widakuswara, VOA's White House bureau chief, Vincent Makori, managing editor of VOA's Africa 54, Emira Woods, a pan-African strategist, VOA Portuguese reporter Mayra De Lassalette and VOA French to Africa reporter Arzouma Kompaore.

 Pan-Africanism is rooted in the connectivity and power of the Black/African diaspora. The continent of Africa is the epicenter of humanity--driving the future of not only the diaspora, but the world. Rev Yearwood speaks with Emira Woods, the senior advisor of Shine and associate fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies. The two discuss the colonial and economic oppression of Africa, the power and potential of women, and liberation leaders of the past and future.  Support the Shine Campaign: https://theshinecampaign.org/ The Coolest Show – brought to you by Hip Hop Caucus Think 100% PODCASTS – drops new episodes every Monday on environmental justice and how we solve the climate crisis. Listen and subscribe here or at TheCoolestShow.com! Follow @Think100Climate and @RevYearwood on Instagram, Twitter, and Instagram.

In this edition of Straight Talk Africa, guest host Vincent Makori reviews major developments that impacted African in 2020 and issues that are likely to set the pace for 2021. He is joined by Emira Woods a Pan African Strategist  and Kenneth Mwenda, Law Professor at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. 

In this edition of Straight Talk Africa, guest host Vincent Makori reviews major developments that impacted African in 2020 and issues that are likely to set the pace for 2021. He is joined by Emira Woods a Pan African Strategist  and Kenneth Mwenda, Law Professor at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. 

In this edition of Straight Talk Africa, guest host Vincent Makori reviews major developments that impacted Africa in 2020 and issues that are likely to set the pace for 2021. He is joined by Emira Woods a Pan African Strategist  and Kenneth Mwenda, Law Professor at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. 

In this episode of Open Gov Stories, fellow global activists Lisa VeneKlasen and Emira Woods talk about becoming aware of unjustice at an early age and what led them to their careers growing up in the United State and Liberia. Lisa talks about working directly with the Sandinista government in the middle of a revolution. They discuss their shared passion for supporting feminists in social justice struggles. Emira talks about her grandmother growing up in Liberia next to a Firestone rubber plant. They end with their sources of hope.

In this episode of Straight Talk Africa guest-host Vincent Makori examines the role and influence of the African diaspora. He is joined by Yetunde Odugbesan-Omede, Visiting Professor of Global Affairs and Politics at Farmingdale State College and Vice Chair of Leadership of the United People for African Congress, Emira Woods of Africans Rising for Justice Peace and Dignity and Gizaw Legesse founding member of Vision Ethiopia.

In this episode of Straight Talk Africa host Shala Ssali looks at events that will be shaping the continent in 2019. He is joined by Sudanese-American Activist Wafa May Elamin who is also Vice President of Moving Forward Sudan, political analyst Emira Woods of Africans Rising for Justice Peace and Dignity, and Professor of Political Science Abdul Karim Bangura, of American University's Center for Global Peace. Take a look and let us know what you think.

In this episode of Straight Talk Africa guest-host Vincent Makori examines how the outcome of the U.S. Midterm elections will affect Africa. He is joined by VOA's election expert Steve Redisch, Emira Woods of Africans Rising for Justice Peace & Dignity and analyst Abdi-Qafar Abdi Wardere.

Guest host Vincent Makori discusses the significance of U.S. First Lady Melania Trump's four-nation visit to Africa with Emira Woods, Africans Rising for Justice Peace & Dignity, an International Working Group Member, Patsy Widakuswara, White House Correspondent, and Benedicto Kondowe, Human Rights Advocate & Civil Society Education Coalition.

Shaka Ssali discusses the Kenyatta-Odinga handshake with Miguna Miguna, Ph.D, Kenyan Opposition Politician and Lawyer, Emira Woods, an International Working Group Member, and with Professor James Ngundi, Ph.D., at Georgetown University.

Today, a reflection on the work and legacy of the late Winnie Madikezela-Mandela, a fierce advocate for social justice, considered by many South Africans to be the mother of their nation. She is revered in South Africa and around the African continent for her relentless fight against the South African apartheid system which, for nearly 50 years, subjected the native Black population to violence, intimidation and segregation.Winnie Madikizela Mandela died last Monday at the age of 81. Dr. Emira Woods joins us in Studio A. Dr. Woods is a scholar with the Institute for Policy Studies, and a member of the International Working Group for Africans Rising, a network of African social justice movements. Joining us from Boston is Dr. Xolela Mangcu. He’s a Professor of Sociology at the University of Cape Town, and the author and co-author of nine books, including a biography of the anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko.

For this portion of The Midday Newswrap Tom looks to Africa to focus on major stories and developments from the continent. Contentious presidential elections in Liberia and Kenya have dominated headlines, as results in both contests have been halted due to allegations of fraud. As Liberia attempts its first nonviolent transition to power in over seven decades, its Supreme Court has been the linchpin to peace, amid accusations of bribery and intimidation. In Kenya, whilst the courts have tried to uphold the electoral process, they have not been able hold off bloodshed as nearly 30 people have died during election protests, and clashes with police. Finally, a examination of Niger and the Sahel, where four Green Berets were killed during US military operations. Emira Woods is an Associate Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies, a technology firm that works on social and economic justice issues. She joins Tom for an update on Africa.

Ep. 37 AFRICOM Dan and Joanne discuss the War on Terror shift to the African continent and the recent loss of US troops in Niger.   We are independent media and we rely on your contributions Patreon: patreon.com/aroundtheempire Donations: aroundtheempire.com   Find all of our work at our website aroundtheempire.com Follow @aroundtheempire Follow Dan & Joanne: @USEmpireShow,  @joanneleon Please subscribe/follow us on iTunes, YouTube, Facebook. Recorded on October 24, 2017. Music by Fluorescent Grey. Reference Links: The U.S. military is conducting secret missions all over Africa, Nick Turse Where does the U.S. have troops in Africa, and why?, CBS The U.S. Military Moves Deeper into Africa, Nick Turse U.S. will expand counterterrorism focus in Africa, Mattis tells senators, Washington Post 2013 Interview with Emira Woods, The Real News Interview with Léonce Ndikumana, The Real News Interview with Horace Campbell and Mark Fancher Part 1, DemocracyNow Interview with Horace Campbell and Mark Fancher Part 2, DemocracyNow

Shaka Ssali discusses the 29th African Union Summit with Emira Woods, Africans Rising for Justice Peace & Dignity, an international working group member and with Reath Muoch Tang, former South Sudanese Member of Parliament.

Shaka Ssali discusses the 29th African Union Summit with Emira Woods, Africans Rising for Justice Peace & Dignity, an international working group member and with Reath Muoch Tang, former South Sudanese Member of Parliament.

Shaka Ssali discusses the 29th African Union Summit with Emira Woods, Africans Rising for Justice Peace & Dignity, an international working group member and with Reath Muoch Tang, former South Sudanese Member of Parliament.

Shaka Ssali discusses U.S. President Donald Trump's Africa relations with Dr. J. Peter Pham, Vice President & Director, Africa Center, Atlantic Council, Emira Woods, Associate Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies, and Angelle Kwemo, Chair, Believe in Africa.

Shaka Ssali discusses U.S. President Donald Trump's Africa relations with Dr. J. Peter Pham, Vice President & Director, Africa Center, Atlantic Council, Emira Woods, Associate Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies, and Angelle Kwemo, Chair, Believe in Africa.

First Segment:RACISM AND THE MILITARIZATION OF EBOLA: Medical Apartheid, “Bioeconomic Warfare” and Neoliberalism Sandy is joined for the first half-hour by author, activist and scholar Dr. Horace G. Campbell, Professor of African American Studies and Political Science at Syracuse University in New York. Dr. Horace Campbell is the author of numerous books, his most recent, Global NATO and the Catastrophic Failure in Libya (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1583674128/counterpunchmaga), published in 2013, has been met with wide acclaim from the academic press and progressives alike. Among other issues, Dr. Campbell talks about how the "progressive left" is failing to connect the dots with respect to racism and the militarized response to Ebola (and everything else) in West Africa -- and the continent at large. He makes an impassioned plea for progressives to take on the issue of systemic, globalized racism and the "debasing" of black Africans, whom, to this day, suffer profoundly from ongoing colonialism and neoliberal policies, as illustrated by West Africa's devastated healthcare infrastructure.He talks about bio-economic warfare, medical apartheid and his recent piece published last week at Counterpunch (http://www.counterpunch.org/2014/10/10/ebola-the-african-union-and-bioeconomic-warfare/)  From his early years in Jamaica, Dr. Campbell has been involved in the Black Liberation Struggle and in the struggle for peace and justice, and he's been an influential force all over the world, lecturing and offering alternatives to the hegemonic ideas of capitalism. While at the University of Dar es Salaam, he was the Secretary of the Liberation Support Committee. As a member of the Dar Es Salaam school he was active in debates on the transition beyond colonialism. At Syracuse University, he is the Director of the Africa Initiatives and  works in the wider Syracuse Community as a peace activist. He is a board member of the Syracuse Peace Council.Second Segment:FIGHT AGAINST KILLER COAL FAR FROM OVER: Big Coal's Last, Gigantic, Mountain-Swallowing Last GaspDuring the second half of the show, Sandy is joined by Head-On Radio's Bob Kincaid and activist Bo Webb. They discuss Big Coal and the ongoing practice of “mountaintop removal,” which continues to devastate communities in and around the Appalachian Mountains. They also talk about the ACHE Act, which Bo Webb describes as "elegant," in that it demands that the health and welfare of communities be absolutely assured before any other mountaintop removal projects go forward. The ACHE Act (HR 526) establishes a moratorium on new mountaintop removal mining permits while the director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences initiates comprehensive studies into the health effects of the mining on people in surrounding communities. It would halt new or enlarged mountaintop removal permits unless and until the federal government completes a definitive health study determining that the process does not harm residents’ health.The two activists explain why the ACHE Act is so important, and why the battle against Big Coal isn't over yet.Resources for tonight's show:First half-hour:Ebola, medical apartheid, neoliberalism and militarized response in Africa:http://www.maryknollogc.org/article/liberia-militarization-fight-against-ebolahttp://www.counterpunch.org/2014/10/10/ebola-the-african-union-and-bioeconomic-warfare/http://www.democracynow.org/2014/10/15/infected_workers_slow_deployment_no_vaccineshttp://fpif.org/militarizing-ebola-crisis/http://www.maryknollogc.org/article/liberia-militarization-fight-against-ebolahttp://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/monkey-cage/wp/2014/09/25/africoms-ebola-response-and-the-militarization-of-humanitarian-aid/http://uprisingradio.org/home/2014/09/19/a-critical-look-at-the-militarized-response-to-ebola-in-west-africa/http://therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=10367 (Emira Woods on Obama and the militarization of Africa) Second half-hour: What is the ACHE Act: http://media.wix.com/ugd/257771_3da6c49419844d9c921530644d2f73d5.pdfhttp://www.powerengineeringint.com/articles/2014/10/world-bank-misguided-on-decision-not-to-bankroll-coal.htmlhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/lorensteffy/2014/02/14/coal-makes-a-comeback-despite-natural-gas-abundance/https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FvtNyzp-P34 (Bo Webb)http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/blog/2014/08/after-dark-year-arch-peabody-optimistic-about.html?page=allhttp://www.mcclatchydc.com/2014/04/17/224755/old-school-coal-is-making-a-comeback.htmlhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/lorensteffy/2014/02/14/coal-makes-a-comeback-despite-natural-gas-abundance/https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=twOziMkQnXo (Bo Webb)https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PwmXOoHWvUQhttp://www.wvgazette.com/article/20140825/ARTICLE/140829580

The People's Voices project brought a series of thought provoking speakers to the Monumental Baptist Church in Pittsburgh's Hill District to discuss "How will real people be affected by the policies promoted by the G20?"  This segment features Emira Woods of the Institute for Policy studies.

interview with Emira Woods of Foreign Policy in Focus on AFRICOM-United States Military Command for Africa interview with Abayomi Azikiwe of Pan African News Wire hosted by Walter Turner The post Africa Today – March 30, 2009 appeared first on KPFA.