TED Talks Daily A creative solution for the water crisis in Flint, Michigan | LaToya Ruby Frazier
Nov 20, 2019
LaToya Ruby Frazier, an artist and photographer, immersed herself in Flint, Michigan, to document the water crisis through her poignant photo essay, "Flint is Family." In this insightful talk, she reveals how her passion for art evolved into actionable solutions, including the introduction of an atmospheric water generator to provide clean water. Frazier sheds light on the personal stories of resilience among residents and emphasizes the power of community solidarity in addressing environmental injustices.
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Documenting Flint
- LaToya Ruby Frazier documented the Flint water crisis, focusing on three generations of women.
- She followed Shay Cobb, a school bus driver, her mother, and her daughter, capturing their daily struggles.
Contaminated Fountains
- Frazier was deeply affected by seeing contaminated water fountains at Zion's school.
- This reminded her of past segregation and highlighted the unacceptable reality of unsafe water in America.
Connecting Struggles
- Flint residents face high water bills despite contaminated water.
- Frazier connected this to her own experience with industrial pollution and health issues in Braddock, Pennsylvania.