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Feb 2024
25m 9s

Atypical Ep 6: The Uproot Project

Nethra Rajendran and Cecilia Rios
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We’re back this month with a special atypical episode featuring The Uproot Project! The Uproot Project is a network for and by environmental journalists of color. The organization is working to address the need for more journalists of color in newsrooms covering environmental topics. During the episode you’ll hear from Lucia Priselac, Founding Director of The Uproot Project, who details more about the creation of the organization, her role, its work, and how the public can support. 

As a part of this episode, we are offering to match your support of the amazing work of The Uproot Project. Just email your donation receipt to hosts@sustainabilitydefined.com, and we will match your donation, up to the first $500 of donations. An easy way to double your impact!

 

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