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Rhythm & Bloom episode featuring Jasmine Gil and JaRel Clay of the Hip Hop Caucus discussing petrochemicals.

Episode 1 | January 31, 2025

Petrochemicals Are Not for the People

Jasmine Gil, Associate Senior Director for Think 100%, sheds light on the impact of the petrochemical industry in the Ohio River Valley, Houston, and Louisiana.

Rhythm & Bloom episode featuring Dr. Alexa White and JaRel Clay of the Hip Hop Caucus discussing utilities in Michigan.

Episode 2 | February 7, 2025

Yielding the Power in Michigan

Dr. Alexa White, Think 100% Climate and Environmental Policy Director, discusses the fight against power and utility companies in Michigan and their influence in state and local elections.

Episode 3 | February 14, 2025

PSC, Georgia Power & You

The Georgia Public Service Commission, which is responsible for regulating utilities, has been criticized for not serving the public interest and disenfranchising Black voters in Atlanta who cannot directly elect PSC members. Jasmine Gil, Associate Senior Director for Think 100%, breaks down the core issue and what we can do about it.

Rhythm & Bloom episode featuring Taurjhai and JaRel Clay of the Hip Hop Caucus discussing carbon capture and storage.

Episode 4 | Coming February 21, 2025

The Carbon Capture Dilemma

Taurjhai Purdie, Think 100% Campaigns Manager, provides insight for U.S. Steel and the National Energy Technology Laboratory’s carbon capture and storage technologies at the Edgar Thomson Plant in Pennsylvania. 

Episode 4 | Coming February 28, 2025

People Over Pipelines in Pennsylvania

Taurjhai Purdie, Think 100% Campaigns Manager, discusses the Transco Pipeline, which is slated to run through several counties – including predominately Black counties – in Pennsylvania.

About Rhythm & Bloom

Rhythm & Bloom is a series where powerful conversations intersect with impactful solutions around climate and environmental justice. This series amplifies the voices of Black, Brown, Indigenous, and underserved communities at the forefront of the climate movement. Through engaging discussions with changemakers, thought leaders, and community organizers, Rhythm & Bloom dives into the strategy, cultural wisdom, and practical actions addressing the climate crisis. Each episode is a call to action, shining a light on the creativity and leadership driving sustainable change in the communities that need it most.

About Hip Hop Caucus

Formed in 2004, the Hip Hop Caucus is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that leverages Hip Hop culture to encourage young people to participate in the democratic process. Through a collaborative leadership network, we address core issues affecting underserved communities. Our programs and campaigns support solution-driven community organizing led by today’s young leaders.

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