One Earth Collective helped Austin Eats host a screening of “They’re Trying To Kill Us,” at Bethel New Life Mildred Wiley Wellness Center in the West Side neighborhood of Austin. Austin Eats is a 26-member coalition of organizations working to create a healthy food system on the West Side of Chicago.
Chicago’s storied Bridgeport neighborhood has been the home of mayors, police, and firefighters for years. But hidden in plain sight is another feature of that illustrious neighborhood: the almost century-old Ramova Theatre, newly renovated and reopened for business. Now it anchors a 36,000-square-foot entertainment complex including a live music hall, banquet space, brewery, and restaurant. The upstairs banquet space, called the “Ramova Loft,” was once a karate/boxing gym.
For those who don’t know me yet, my name is Joshua Bynum, and I am the newest member of the One Earth Collective team, where I serve as the Digital Communications & Program Support Coordinator. I am an environmentalist with a specific interest in racial justice and access to food. I firmly believe that we only have one Earth, and if we continue down the current path, we will simply have no place to go. I joined One Earth earlier this year with the hope of using digital advocacy to foster community, drive, and action both within and beyond the Chicago region. In my spare time, I enjoy watching anime and am a frequent visitor to the nearest forest preserve.
As I step into my new role, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude and admiration for Lisa Files, who previously held my current position, and who was patient and generous while training me in the ins-and-outs of the job before she left our team. Lisa, your decade of generosity and commitment to the One Earth team are truly inspiring to me and to our other team members.
For those who have gotten to know Lisa over the years rest assured she is still very much a member of One Earth Collective but has shifted her role to focus strictly on the Young Filmmakers Contest (and you all should go to the awards ceremony on September 22nd *wink* *wink*).
I am thrilled to have joined the One Earth Collective team, feel prepared due to having Lisa’s training and guidance, and am here to assist and support you, our One Earth community, with any digital communications needs, or to help answer questions or make connections regarding any of our robust roster of programs! Contact me at joshua@oneearthcollective.org.
