Black Earth Podcast

Black Earth is an interview podcast celebrating nature and black women leaders in the environmental movement.

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Black Earth is an interview podcast celebrating nature and black women leaders in the environmental movement. Join us for inspiring, informed and authentic conversations on how we can make a positive impact for people and nature worldwide. Episodes out every Wednesday. Connect with us online @blackearthpodcast on Instagram, LinkedIn and Tiktok. Hosted by Marion Atieno Osieyo. Healing our relationship with nature, one conversation at a time.
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How Trees Remember Us: Stories of Black Heritage, Healing and Joy
Episode 34
Wednesday, 26 November, 2025

In this deeply moving episode, Marion meets diaspora archaeologist, Dr. Alicia Odewale, to explore an extraordinary idea: trees remember us.Alicia is the creator of the Black Heritage Trees Project, a groundbreaking effort to map the trees who have become witnesses and companions to Black heritage, belonging and joy around the world. Together, Marion and Alicia explore:🌳 What makes a tree a Black Heritage Tree🌳 Who are Spirit Trees and how they protect and accompany Black communities🌳 What Witness Trees have seen across generations of Black life🌳 What trees can teach us about healing, belonging, and intergenerational memory🌳 Why safety matters for trees and Black communities in the current times of extremist politics. Tune in to understand how trees are not separate from Black history but our living archives and oldest companions.🌍 Support Black Earth - listen, subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.🌱 Connect, contribute and support the Black Heritage Tree Project - https://blackheritagetrees.com/💌 Connect with Black Earth team for partnerships, speaking and media requests: https://www.blackearthpodcast.com/contactus 📲 Join the conversation! Leave a comment below and connect with us: Instagram & LinkedIn @blackearthpodcast. We share more resources, stories, and live events on our socials.