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taliawhyte
Journalist. Activist. Innovator.
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Focus on the Middle Class
Environmental activist Van Jones spoke to Occupy Boston Oct 27. Jones served as a Special Advisor for the White House Council on Environmental Quality in 2009. He is a proponent of a “sustainable, environmentally beneficial economy,” and author of “The Green-Collar Economy; How One Solution Can Solve Our Two Biggest Problems.” He spoke to the crowd about how Washington has failed the American middle class and the growing number of “banksters.”Collected in taliawhyte's videos Oct 27, 2011 -
Focus on Capitalism
Vijay Prashad, the George and Martha Kellner Chair in South Asian History and Professor of International Studies at Trinity College, spoke before Occupy Boston activists in front of the Federal Reserve building Oct. 23. He is the author of “The Darker Nations: A People’s History of the Third World.” Prashad, a self-described socialist, talked to the crowd about his problems with capitalism, or what he calls the “militarized economy.”Collected in taliawhyte's videos Oct 27, 2011 -
Focus on Youth Violence
Activists from Boston's communities of color came out in support of the first "Occupy the Hood Boston" gathering on Oct. 21, 2011, where they discussed a variety of issues including youth violence, police brutality, education and racism.Collected in taliawhyte's videos Nov 3, 2011 -
Focus on Foreclosure
Grassroots activists protested through the streets of Boston Sept 30 regarding allegations that Bank of America has predatory practices towards low income, customers of color. I interviewed a couple of people in the video about their foreclosure problems with the bank.Collected in taliawhyte's videos Oct 2, 2011 -
Focus on Media Diversity
I interviewed CNN reporter Soledad O’Brien, who was the keynote speaker at the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts’ “State of Black Boston” Symposium July 25. O’Brien discusses the challenges of improving racial diversity in the newsroom and her upcoming “Black in America” and “Latino in America” documentaries.Collected in taliawhyte's videos Aug 20, 2011 -
Focus on Transit Justice
A group of Boston teens held a press conference in conjunction with Alternatives for Community and Environment (ACE) and the T Riders Union June 10 upon the release of their new report exploring why the MBTA should consider a youth pass program and the larger problem of public transit injustice.Collected in taliawhyte's videos Jun 14, 2011 -
Focus on Sustainable Agriculture
Massachusetts farmers gathered at the State House in Boston April 7 for “Massachusetts Agriculture Day. Gov. Deval Patrick, Energy & Environmental Affairs Secretary Richard Sullivan and Agricultural Commissioner Scott Soares spoke about the importance of local food and sustainable agriculture. The event was also used to announce the establishment of the Massachusetts Food Policy Alliance.Collected in taliawhyte's videos Apr 11, 2011 -
Focus on HIV/AIDS
Black AIDS Institute founder Phil Wilson spoke before the National Association of Black Journalists in Washington DC March 25 on why HIV/AIDS has become a “blacker” disease in 2011 and the responsibility of black journalists to continue covering the epidemic.Collected in taliawhyte's videos Mar 29, 2011 -
Dazon Diallo on HIV & Black Women
SisterLove founder Dazon Diallo spoke before the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) in Washington DC March 25 on why HIV/AIDS is a reproductive rights issue for black women.Collected in taliawhyte's videos Dec 1, 2011 -
Marteniz Brown on HIV & Tolerance
HIV activist Marteniz Brown spoke before the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) in Washington DC March 25 about his life and the importance of discussing HIV and tolerance in the black communityCollected in taliawhyte's videos Dec 1, 2011 -
Focus on Libya
Anti-Gaddafi protesters gathered on Boston's Copley Square March 12, where Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was compared to the Italian fascist Benito Mussolini.Collected in taliawhyte's videos Mar 15, 2011 -
Focus on Education
I spoke with Boston Public Schools superintendent Dr. Carol Johnson Feb. 4 about school closings, the district’s Acceleration Agenda, the budget, student assignments and programs for English Language Learners. Johnson also spoke about the challenges of preparing students to compete in the global economy.Collected in taliawhyte's videos Feb 5, 2011 -
Focus on Childhood Obesity
Brandy Cruthird of Body By Brandy received a $25,000 donation from Citizens Bank Oct. 19 to go towards her nonprofit, BodyByBrandy4Kidz, which is the only kids-focused gym facility and fitness program in the nation that offers free health programs for inner-city families.Collected in taliawhyte's videos Oct 26, 2010 -
Focus on Young Entrepreneurs
Donna Fenn, Inc Magazine writer and author of “Upstarts,” honored three companies started by young entrepreneurs for their recognition in the magazine’s 2010 list of “30 Under 30″ at the Massachusetts State House Oct. 5, 2010.Collected in taliawhyte's videos Oct 13, 2010 -
Cooking Collard Greens with Chef Lee
Legendary foodie Chef Lee, now of Boston’s City Fresh Foods, cooks collard greens at the Boston Local Food Festival Oct.2 2010. He said that he buys his greens from farms in New Hampshire. Chef Lee said that he no longer cooks his greens with pigs feet in order to provide a healthier soul food option.Collected in taliawhyte's videos Oct 6, 2010 -
MBTA Gets tech-savvy
Gov Deval Patrick & Rep. Gloria Fox were on hand at Ruggles Station Sept.Collected in taliawhyte's videos Sep 11, 2010 -
Interview with the Streetfeet Women
My interview with Beatrice Greene and Elena Harap of the Streetfeet WomenCollected in taliawhyte's videos Sep 6, 2010 -
Interview with Dr Joanne Cornwell
My recent interview with “Sisterlocks” founder Dr Joanne CornwellCollected in taliawhyte's videos Aug 15, 2010 -
Interview with Virginia DeBerry & Donna Grant
My interview with authors Virginia DeBerry and Donna GrantCollected in taliawhyte's videos Aug 8, 2010 -
Interview with Paul Korins
My interview with children’s author Paul KorinsCollected in taliawhyte's videos Jul 24, 2010
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taliawhyte Environmental activist Van Jones spoke to Occupy Boston Oct 27. Jones served as a Special Advisor for the White House Council on Environmental Quality in 2009. He is a proponent of a “sustainable, environmentally beneficial economy,” and author of “The Green-Collar Economy; How One Solution Can Solve Our Two Biggest Problems.” He spoke to the crowd about how Washington has failed the American middle class and the growing number of “banksters.”
Oct 27, 2011