Black to Nature

Stefanie Dunning•black-to-nature.simplecast.com

Welcome to Black to Nature, a podcast about the environment and identity and the many ways we engage ourselves and the natural world. I’m Professor Stefanie Dunning and I’ll be your host. Each episode, I’ll read an excerpt from my book, “Black to Nature: Pastoral Return and African American Culture” and bring a guest on the show to talk about the role that nature plays in helping us know and deepen into who we are. On this show, we’ll be talking about rural life, histories of environmentalism in the black community, and even spirituality--because the natural world is our first temple. Join me, for insightful, funny, and generative discussions about the intersection of being and nature.

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Episodes

Refusing to Forget, with Sande Garner

Nov 30, 2021•32 min•Ep. 7

Free the Land, Free the People--with Roxanne Ornelas

I talk to indigenous rights scholar and geographer Roxanne Ornelas of Miami University about indigenous land rights, the environment, and the National Parks.

Sep 04, 2021•46 min•Ep. 6

Black Ecologies with Professor JT Roane

One small correction: In the podcast, I say that the government of Philadelphia dropped two one-ton bombs on the members of MOVE. Professor Roane offered a more correct description, so I am updating it here. He notes, "they dropped 1 C4 bomb procured by the PPD from the FBI and then let it burn for more than an hour." The artwork in the episode is courtesy of Sauda Jackson and was made for me by her. The licensing agreements for use of Kevin McCloud's songs featured on this episode can be viewed...

Jun 10, 2021•37 min•Ep. 5

Red, in tooth and claw

I talk with my brother, an avid fisher and hunter, about hunting, killing, and the circle of being.

Nov 20, 2020•49 min•Ep. 4

Forgotten Louisiana

Professor Stefanie Dunning talks to Michelle Pichon about Cane River, Louisiana.

Oct 02, 2020•37 min•Ep. 3

Camping While Black

In this episode, I talk to my friend Alyson Jones--an avid naturalist and camper--about camping as a black person.

Aug 25, 2020•47 min•Ep. 2

Muscadines

In this episode, I talk about the fear that many black people feel--due to historical trauma--in natural spaces. And, my guest--my cousin Johnna Brantley--and I talk about the beauty and joy of the fruits and vegetables we were introduced to as children.

Jul 30, 2020•32 min•Ep. 1

Black to Nature Episode 1: Teaser

A taste of what's coming up on Episode 1 of Black to Nature: The Podcasat.

Jul 26, 2020•1 min

Black to Nature Trailer

This trailer introduces the Black to Nature podcast.

Jul 22, 2020•1 min

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