Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael A Estrada

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Speakers Judy Fahys (Moderator) News Reporter, InsideClimate News Michael A. Estrada (Speaker) Founder, Photojournalist, BEEN Media Bobby Magill (Speaker) Reporter, Bloomberg Environment, and SEJ President Jodi Rave Spotted Bear (Speaker) Founder and Executive Director, Indigenous Media Freedom Alliance Anna Smith (Speaker) Assistant Editor, High Country News Description People of diverse genders, sexual orientations and races have long called the West home — Indigenous people longer than anyone. But media coverage continues to view the landscape through a lens focused on white settlers and the hyper-masculine — think cowboys and roughnecks. Panelists will explore how misogyny, patriarchy, heteronormativity and racism mean so many voices are still neglected because of structural forces in our society. The panel offers ideas about how environmental journalists can make their stories on federal lands more relevant and more authentic by being more inclusive.

What's at stake when the coverage of environmental issues leave out their impacts on the people they affect? What is the role of an artist in supporting the sustainability and regeneration of a thriving planet? Sharing his wisdom here is Michael A. Estrada, a photographer, writer, and the founder of Brown Environmentalist, also known as BEEN Media. Let's dive in!   *Become a patron for bonus episodes, access to our Green Dreamer Network, and more: www.greendreamer.com/support   HIGHLIGHTS   [5:10] Kaméa: "What is the role of an artist in environmental activism?" [6:58] Michael talks about what led him to focus on the experiences of people of color in sustainability.   [11:16] Michael discusses how common media narratives about environmental activism may have harmed BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). [13:06] Michael: "Yes, it's painful. But in that pain, there is also a lot of healing that needs to be done."  [15:06] Michael and Kaméa discuss how social media has been unhelpful in creating the picture of what an environmentalist looks like.   [22:43] Michael: "Take the time to do the self-learning and the self-healing work."   Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/123, subscribe to our free weekly newsletter, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!   *Become a patron for bonus episodes, access to our Green Dreamer Network, and more: www.greendreamer.com/support