Think 100%: The Coolest Show On Climate Change

S6 Ep 10: Movement Music & Artivism: Healing Our Mother Earth w/ Rev Yearwood

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In this episode of The Coolest Show, Producer and Guest Host Tamara Toles O'Laughlin sits down with Rev Yearwood to delve into the powerful fusion of movement music and artivism. They explore how the climate movement has historically overlooked the crucial role of art and creativity in driving change. Rev Yearwood, President and CEO of the Hip Hop Caucus, highlights the organization's pioneering efforts to bridge this gap, empowering artivists to craft pieces that illustrate the intersection of culture and climate. Through their initiatives, Hip Hop Caucus aims to elevate the voices and visions of artists, showcasing how art can be a transformative force in the climate struggle. A significant focus of the discussion is the album H.O.M.E (Heal Our Mother Earth), produced by the Hip Hop Caucus in 2014. This groundbreaking project blended hip hop with environmental activism, creating a new narrative around climate justice. Rev Yearwood reflects on how this initiative was perceived at the time, noting a mixed