Black Birders Week is Forever: Danielle Belleny

Danielle Belleny is a wildlife biologist, member of BlackAFinSTEM collective, and co-founder of Black Birders Week, a movement created in response to the Central Park birdwatching incident. In this episode, we’ll hear from Danielle about her love of birds, her path to becoming a wildlife biologist, and the powerful force that is Black Birders Week.Featured in this episode: Danielle BellenyHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Salomon, Peak Scents, and BetterHelpJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesDanielle Belleny: Instagram & TwitterBlackAFinSTEM: Links!BlackAFinSTEM: Instagram & Twitter#BlackBirdersWeek: Instagram & Twitter#BlackWomenWhoBird: Instagram & TwitterScience News Article featuring Danielle Bellany: "A #BlackBirdersWeek Co-Founder Aims to Amplify Black Nature Enthusiasts"Articles about #BlackBirdersWeekThe Cut: "Black Birding is About Hope"National Geographic: "Everyone Can Watch Birds"STEM Diversity: By the Numbers2014 National Geographic Article: "Colorful World of Birding Has Conspicuous Lack of People of Color"Ravel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesSalomon: Learn more at Salomon.comFeatured in midroll: Chelsea Murphy aka She_ColorsNaturePeak Scents: Get 20% off your order using code EXPLORE20 at checkout at PeakScents.com.BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month by visiting Betterhelp.com/explore.Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Music is by Meydan, Lee Rosevere, & Swelling