Civil Dialogues was honored to host our first town hall on energy at the opening ceremonies of Houston Energy and Climate Week on September 9, 2024.
“We need to fight the changing climate, not each other. We respect democracy, civil dialogue, diverse ideas, productivity, and pragmatism. ”
That part of HECW’s Unity Commitment, guiding the week’s events, is in perfect alignment with the mission of Civil Dialogues and this podcast.
And so is the ethos of this week’s guest, Theo E.J. Wilson, climate activist, actor, entrepreneur, poet, and host of “I Was There” on the History Channel.
His TED Talk on race in America has been viewed 18 million times.
After meeting and interviewing him on the panel, I needed more time to explore his provocative perspectives.
So I invited him to keep the conversation going and share it with all of you.
From climate justice to going undercover in the Alt-Right movement to the art of having a civil dialogue, nothing was off limits.
This is one you don’t want to miss.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Voices Matter Podcast
02:04 Theo Wilson: Activism Through Art
03:50 Undercover in the Alt-Right Movement
12:13 The Importance of Inclusive Dialogue
18:43 Facing Environmental Injustice
24:12 Understanding Fear and Hatred
32:12 The Vision for Rebirth Earth
