We are the earth, and the earth moves through today’s guest by singing songs to empower us all to embrace our own earth warrior. Hila the Killa is an eco-rapper, educator, and comedian hailing from New York City. Growing up in the city, Hila was not regularly exposed to nature, but when she was, she found an all-consuming adoration for it. In this episode, Hila, Ashley, and Julia discuss how burning man influenced Hila’s art, how her work fosters a sense of joy and empowerment, the role of art in activism, the difference between organizing and informing, where intergenerational outreach fits into her mission, why viewing nature as bizarre and absurd should help humans foster self-acceptance, how categorizing can limit human possibility, where Hila accesses her gratitude, and more.
Hila Perry aka "Hila the Killa" is an environmental educator and entertainer. She raps as Planet Earth about ecological topics such as; tree canopies, vegetables, compost, mushrooms, water, plastic, and environmental justice amongst other eco-topics. Hila has worked with Greenpeace, the Smithsonian, Mission Green, Sierra Club, House of Yes, Meow Wolf, and more! Hila is committed to bringing joy, music, and comedy to the environmental education space with her songs and performances. You can find her on Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | Spotify
Resources
Mycelium (The Fungus Among Us)
Veggie Raps and ABC’s of Mushrooms
Just Transition: A Framework for Change
What is the New Green Deal? A Climate Proposal, Explained
Compost (feat. DiorNoel) - A Portrait of the NYC Composting Community
Composting Has Been Scrapped. These New Yorkers Picked Up the Slack.
