About this episode
The episode explores the complexities of being Black in outdoor spaces and the historical context that affects this relationship.
A viral video of a young Black man frolicking in an Oregon meadow sent B.A. Parker looking for a deeper answer: what does it take for people of color to feel safe outdoors? We dive into the racist history of what it means to be a Black person outside -- and why that complicates people's relationship today to the outdoors. Parkers talks with the self-described "Black frolicker" Daniyel and Pamela Slaughter of the Oregon-based nonprofit People of Color Outdoors. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
People in this episode
Host: B.A. Parker
Guests: Daniyel, Pamela Slaughter
Topics covered
- Black outdoors culture
- safety in nature
- racism in outdoor spaces
- history of Black people outdoors
- nonprofit organizations
- community engagement
Keywords
- Black outdoors
- safety
- racism
- nature
- People of Color Outdoors
- community
- history
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: People of Color Outdoors
Places: Oregon
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