

Rachel Melissa
POINTS TOTAL
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- 645 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO685minutesspent exercising
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UP TO300minutesspent learning
Rachel's actions
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Support Businesses Owned by People of Color
Do at Home
Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
Do at Home
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Health
Exercise Daily
Do at Home
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
Do at Home
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
Do at Home
I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole CommunityWhat did you learn about racial injustice in the documentary(ies) you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of sustainability?
Rachel Melissa 10/19/2020 2:22 PMThrough watching "I Am Not Your Negro," I learned how instrumental James Baldwin was (and still is, through his legacy) in bringing attention to racial injustices during the 1960s onward. Much of the discussion we're having in 2020 was identified and articulated by Baldwin more than 40 years ago. The same problems with racial injustice and rampant systemic racism endure to this day. -
Rachel Melissa 10/15/2020 2:01 PMThe "needs vs. wants" challenge is hard. I can't help but find things in my daily life that could use improvement, which usually means buying/acquiring an item. Generally I try to maintain a "one in, one out" approach to maintain simplicity -- if I bring something new into the house, I get rid of a similar item if I have one. Right now I'm wanting a non-stick fry pan -- my stainless steel and cast iron pans are just not cutting it. Do I need this? No. Would it make my life easier? Yes. But I'm holding off for now. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityHow is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?
Rachel Melissa 10/13/2020 2:55 PMUsing items you already own to meet your needs requires a creative approach. For example, my desk chair has not been comfortable. I could buy a new chair, but instead I will put an extra pillow on it to add some comfort. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Rachel Melissa 10/13/2020 2:49 PMWalking and hiking with friends & family is a great way to spend time with loved ones in a healthy way, and also a good option during Covid!