Sustainability Now! | Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas | 3-10-25

On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, has booked you a ticket to some insightful and uplifting conversation about exploring the rich culture and history of black communities throughout Latin America. Our studio in the Heyburn Building was brightened and warmed by the presence of Kim Haas, creator and host of the program Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas (https://travelswithkimhaas.com/) on PBS. Kim Haas is an international traveler, educator, executive producer, and host. She was hosted here in town from March 2-4 by the University of Louisville, where she spoke on campus for Women History Month and shared her journey documenting the Afro-Latin diaspora and Afro-Latina issues. On today’s show, we discuss the origins of the program and why it is so important to highlight Afro-Latino culture in today’s world; how the show has been received by audiences in the U.S. and Latin America; social justice and representation in media; challenges Afro-Latino communities have faced in preserving and celebrating their heritage; and sustainable development and ethical tourism the supports local communities and environmental conservation. We’ll also get a sneak peek at an upcoming tour to Colombia that Kim is helping organize for the public! See a promo of the tour here: https://bit.ly/Afro-LatinoTravelswithKimHaas-S2Promo As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com