LaToya Ruby Frazier

Kelsey Leonard, a water policy expert and Shinnecock Nation member, shares the urgent need for equitable water rights. LaToya Ruby Frazier, a visual artist, documents environmental injustices affecting vulnerable families, illustrating the human impact of the Flint water crisis. Colette Pichon Battle emphasizes resilience in Southern Louisiana's communities while advocating for legal personhood for water. The discussion highlights the deep connection between identity and water, urging listeners to rethink their relationship with this vital resource.

Kelsey Leonard, a legal scholar from the Shinnecock Nation, unpacks the intricate ties between indigenous rights and water policy. LaToya Ruby Frazier, a visual artist, shares poignant stories of resilience amid the Flint water crisis, highlighting environmental racism. Climate activist Colette Pichon Battle emphasizes the need for inclusive advocacy for marginalized communities. Together, they discuss personal connections to water, the urgent call for ethical stewardship, and the vital role of art and activism in restoring our relationship with this essential resource.

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.