At a press conference following the conviction of wealthy socialite Ed Buck last month, journalist and political strategist Jasmyne Cannick said, "Ed Buck is going to pay for the crimes he committed,

At a press conference following the conviction of wealthy socialite Ed Buck last month, journalist and political strategist Jasmyne Cannick said, "Ed Buck is going to pay for the crimes he committed, not just to their loved ones but to an entire community of Black men here." Buck was once well regarded in the West Hollywood LGBTQ community and a prominent Democratic Party fundraiser. But his conviction on nine charges, including involvement in the deaths of Gemmel Moore and Timothy Dean, maintaining a drug den, distributing methamphetamines and solicitation of prostitutes, ended that. It's a sordid story that might never have come to light—or to court—without the persistence of journalists such as Cannick to bring justice to the victims. Join us for an exclusive talk with Cannick. About the Speaker Jasmyne Cannick founded Justice for Gemmel and All of Ed Buck’s Victims to extend her advocacy for the survivors and victims of Ed Buck beyond her journalism, leveraging both her political acumen and her community relationships. She is the co-founder of My Hood Votes along with Compton rapper Eric “Eazy-E” Wright’s son Lil E, a voter registration initiative focused on Los Angeles County’s roughest neighborhoods. Cannick is a proud co-founder of the National Black Justice Coalition, the nation’s largest and oldest Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender civil rights organization. She is a former co-chair of the National Stonewall Democrats Black Caucus. She currently sits on the board of the Los Angeles African American Women’s Political Action Committee and the Black Alliance for Justice Immigration (BAJI) Political Action Committee. In 2020, she won a seat on the Los Angeles County Democratic Party's County Central Committee, representing the 53rd Assembly District. NOTES See more "Michelle Meow Show"s at The Commonwealth Club:http://commonwealthclub.org/mms AUG 26, 2021 SPEAKERS Jasmyne Cannick Journalist; Political Strategist Michelle Meow Producer and Host, "The Michelle Meow Show," KBCW and Podcast; Member, Commonwealth Club Board of Governors; Twitter @msmichellemeow—Co-Host John Zipperer Producer and Host, Week to Week Political Roundtable; Vice President of Media & Editorial, The Commonwealth Club—Co-Host 💯SUBSCRIBE for more VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/user/commonwealthclub 📆 UPCOMING EVENTS: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events 🎉 BECOME a MEMBER: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/membership 💰 DONATE NOW: https://support.commonwealthclub.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=298 📺➕📻 Watch & Listen https://www.commonwealthclub.org/watch-listen CWC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecommonwealthclub/ CWC Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cwclub/ CWC Twitter https://twitter.com/cwclub The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum 📣, bringing together its 20,000 members for more than 400 annual events on topics ranging across politics, culture, society and the economy. Founded in 1903 in San Francisco California 🌉, The Commonwealth Club has played host to a diverse and distinctive array of speakers, from Teddy Roosevelt in 1911 to Hillary Clinton in 2010. Along the way, Martin Luther King, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton have all given landmark speeches at the Club.

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Join host Jeff Corwin on an epic adventure across the Great Plains of the United States on a mission to understand the connection between the incredible species that call it home. First, Jeff travels

Join host Jeff Corwin on an epic adventure across the Great Plains of the United States on a mission to understand the connection between the incredible species that call it home. First, Jeff travels to the Canadian border to help Native American tribes re-establish bison across tribal lands. Jeff learns how ancient bison herds once shaped the Great Plains and how modern conservationists are fighting to bring those herds back. Later, Jeff works with biologists to manage a delicate population of black-footed ferrets, a species once believed to be extinct. Jeff discovers how wild bison play a vital role in ferret survival and the survival of the Great Plains themselves. Video Transcript: Jeff Corwin: Today on Wildlife Nation... strap in for a bumpy ride. Jeff Corwin: Hold on. Jeff Corwin: We're working with Native American tribes Speaker: Come on bison, all the way to the gate. Jeff Corwin: ...to bring bison back to the great plains. Speaker: It's a wonderful thing and I'm glad other tribes are participating in this program. Jeff Corwin: And we'll help rescue black-footed ferrets from the brink of extinction. Jeff Corwin: We've got a ferret. Chamois Andersen: Let's do it! Jeff Corwin: I'm Jeff Corwin, and I've teamed up with Defenders of Wildlife to celebrate the awesome creatures of North America and the dedicated conservationists working to protect them. And you're invited to join the adventure. This is Wildlife Nation.

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Join host Jeff Corwin as he embarks on a mission to promote the understanding and conservation of America’s wildlife and wild places. He begins in the historic city of Boston to help aid the

Join host Jeff Corwin as he embarks on a mission to promote the understanding and conservation of America’s wildlife and wild places. He begins in the historic city of Boston to help aid the recovery of peregrine falcons. Then, he travels to the deep woods of New Hampshire to meet a collection of orphaned black bear cubs. Finally, Jeff makes his way to the marshy coast of New England where volunteers are saving a unique species of turtle. To learn more about the wildlife featured in the episode, visit www.defenders.org/wildlifenation Video Transcript: Jeff Corwin: Today on Wildlife Nation... Jeff Corwin: "This is about to get real exciting." Speaker 2: "It's getting close. Getting close. Getting close." Jeff Corwin: We're working with conservationists to bring Peregrine Falcons back to New England. Jeff Corwin: "We got to be very careful, we're being dive bombed by these parents, and it's a long way down." Jeff Corwin: We'll help community volunteers protect some very precious turtle nests. Jeff Corwin: "I found it." Speaker 3: "He found it." Jeff Corwin: "Here we go. Look at that." Speaker 3: "Nice." Jeff Corwin: And we'll meet a group of orphaned Black Bear cubs ready to return home. Jeff Corwin: "These young bears then, they're ready to go." Speaker 4: "They're ready to go." Jeff Corwin: I'm Jeff Corwin, and I've teamed up with Defenders of Wildlife to celebrate the awesome creatures of North America, and the dedicated conservationists working to protect them, and you're invited to join the adventure. This is Wildlife Nation.

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Don't miss this inspiring talk with the Executive Director and founder of the Susie King Taylor Women's Institute and Ecology Center. Hear about her work to build coastal stewardship with black women

Don't miss this inspiring talk with the Executive Director and founder of the Susie King Taylor Women's Institute and Ecology Center. Hear about her work to build coastal stewardship with black women across Georgia. Hermina is now Oceana’s Georgia Field Representative. Support Hermina here: https://www.susiekingtaylorinstitute.org/

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http://www.collective-evolution.com/2016/11/29/the-rainbow-prophecy-why-standing-rock-fidel-castro-black-lives-matter-ancient-egyptian-hybrids-may-be-connected/ Going against halting requests from

http://www.collective-evolution.com/2016/11/29/the-rainbow-prophecy-why-standing-rock-fidel-castro-black-lives-matter-ancient-egyptian-hybrids-may-be-connected/ Going against halting requests from the Army Corp of Engineers and still not receiving an easement, Energy Transfer Partners are very keen to get this pipeline done before the end of 2016. Kennedy tell us why.

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The transition from green energy in Ukraine: the current state, perspectives and benefits. Eco-activist, Head of NGO "Clean Energy Lab". This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference

The transition from green energy in Ukraine: the current state, perspectives and benefits. Eco-activist, Head of NGO "Clean Energy Lab". This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Discussing the importance of diversity and representation in the climate debate. CBE, Honorary President of the Black Environmental Network. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED

Discussing the importance of diversity and representation in the climate debate. CBE, Honorary President of the Black Environmental Network. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Join host Jeff Corwin on an epic adventure across the Great Plains of the United States on a mission to understand the connection between the incredible species that call it home. First, Jeff travels

Join host Jeff Corwin on an epic adventure across the Great Plains of the United States on a mission to understand the connection between the incredible species that call it home. First, Jeff travels to the Canadian border to help Native American tribes re-establish bison across tribal lands. Jeff learns how ancient bison herds once shaped the Great Plains and how modern conservationists are fighting to bring those herds back. Later, Jeff works with biologists to manage a delicate population of black-footed ferrets, a species once believed to be extinct. Jeff discovers how wild bison play a vital role in ferret survival and the survival of the Great Plains themselves. Video transcript: Jeff Corwin: The black-footed ferret was once believed to be extinct, but thanks to critical conservation work, and a little bit of luck, this incredible species has been rescued from the brink. Unfortunately, there are only about 400 left in the wild. In order to protect this fragile population, scientists first need to find them. Jeff Corwin: We're back in Montana, this time visiting the Fort Belknap Indian Community, home of the A'aninin and Nakoda tribes. I'm with canine field specialist Melissa Steen and Tule, one of the best black-footed ferret finders in the business. Jeff Corwin: So she's basically going from whole to whole sniffing for the presence of a black-footed ferret. Melissa Steen: There she goes. Jeff Corwin: So what's that behavior mean? Melissa Steen: So when she sits she's telling me she's found something. Jeff Corwin: So these are actually the borrows of prairie dogs from two to 10 feet into the earth, all snaking and twisting and rooting together. And there's potentially a black-footed ferret here taking advantage of the presence of prairie dogs, because they depend on prairie dogs. Jeff Corwin: Prairie dogs are a keystone species. Approximately 150 other species benefit or depend upon prairie dogs for survival, especially the black-footed ferret. Tragically in the 1900s widespread habitat destruction and the arrival of a disease called Sylvatic plague reduced the population by more than 95%. Without prairie dogs, the black-footed ferret almost completely disappeared. The few that remain here at Fort Belknap are some of the last on earth. Melissa Steen: So what we do now is we are going to flag this hole. Tule. Good girl. Then I'm going to take my GPS and mark this spot. And that will help inform where they send people out tonight to help look for the ferret. Jeff Corwin: So the next layer of this incredible conservation project with black-footed ferrets takes us to the spotlight team. Jeff Corwin: Darkness falls quickly over the prairie and I'm teaming up with Chamois Andersen from Defenders of Wildlife. Jeff Corwin: Chamois, just kind of going over the horizon with this spotlight. And what are you looking for? Chamois Anderssen: Yeah, I'm scanning the prairie for what are green eyes, the sheen of the ferret's eyes are green. They look like emeralds. And they're close to the ground, dipping in and out of the prairie dog burrows. It's sort of like playing tag. Jeff Corwin: Finally we find a black-footed ferret. Jeff Corwin: All right. So this is where proof is in the pudding. Jeff Corwin: The black-footed ferret only survives in this subterranean community of prairie dogs. Now do you just put it in the front? Chamois Anderssen: Just straight out like that. Yeah. Correct. And then you want to kind of cover it with the blanket and then we'll take a GPS reading. Jeff Corwin: Okay. So way point is saved. The trap is set. Jeff Corwin: This creature, for all intents and purposes, it was extinct. What happened? Chamois Anderssen: A dog named Shep on a ranch in Meeteetse, Wyoming found a dead black-footed ferret on the property and brought it home to its owners. That's how we realized it was no longer extinct. Jeff Corwin: But as irony would have it, soon after discovery, disease came and wiped out most of those surviving ferrets, didn't it? Chamois Anderssen: Yeah. Jeff Corwin: What caused this collapse, Chamois? Chamois Anderssen: It's Sylvatic plague. When we see these prairie dog towns start to decline because of plague, ferrets quickly blink out. So if we can keep plague at bay, ferrets are healthy again. Jeff Corwin: All right. My friends, an hour has passed. I'm going to check our trap. Look, furry, little body. The hatch is closed. We've got a ferret. All right. To the camper. Jeff Corwin: We take this precious ferret to our field station where biologist Jessica Alexander will collect vital data and administer a life saving vaccine. Jeff Corwin: All right. What's the plan, Jess? Jessica Alexander: So we're going to move this ferret into the induction chamber. Jeff Corwin: Okay. Jessica Alexander: So set it down right here so it's lined up with the front, the end of the trap. We've hit our character limit. Leave us a comment for the rest of the transcript.

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Please join the Natural History Institute in welcoming Dr. Earyn McGee, whose vast knowledge of herpetology is complemented by her passion for science outreach! Earyn’s PhD research focused on how

Please join the Natural History Institute in welcoming Dr. Earyn McGee, whose vast knowledge of herpetology is complemented by her passion for science outreach! Earyn’s PhD research focused on how climate change impacts lizards in the southwest United States, where many streams are drying due to drought driven by climate change and human water use. These droughts mean we are losing aquatic invertebrate species, which may be an important food source for lizards. In her work, Earyn sought to understand and analyze what lizards were eating in the Chiricahua Mountains. An equal focus of Earyn’s career has been science outreach, specifically an examination of barriers preventing Black women from entering and remaining in natural resources careers. One barrier is the lack of resources directed to Black women in childhood. In partnership with her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, Earyn created a program to introduce middle school aged Black girls to careers in natural resources. She will discuss this initiative, as well as her social media outreach (#FindThatLizard!), and her time as an AAAS Mass Media Fellow and an IF/THEN Ambassador. BIO: Dr. Earyn McGee is passionate about field research, herpetology, and social justice. Find her on socials at @Afro_Herper where she runs a popular social media game called #FindThatLizard. Every week she sends out a photo of a lizard camouflaged in its natural environment to her 47k followers on Twitter and 21k followers on Instagram. She was also a co-organizer for the 2020 social media phenomena #BlackBirdersWeek. She has been recognized as an AAAS IF/THEN STEM Ambassador in 2019 and a Forbes 30 under 30 lister in 2020. One day Dr. McGee hopes to host a natural history TV show.

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7 November 2005 Angela Bates and Karla Grant take a look at the early years of the Indigenous boarding program at St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill and meet the young men excelling at the

7 November 2005 Angela Bates and Karla Grant take a look at the early years of the Indigenous boarding program at St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill and meet the young men excelling at the opportunities provided to them.

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