On this week’s 51%, cooking, farming, and cultivating history. First, a woman in Germany starts a class in cooking for peace. Then an organic farmer tells the story about the hardship and reward of her endeavor; a teenager employs 30 girls to produce a green product; and a New York singer and songwriter tells why he shines a spotlight on women in history.
Food might be an unusual approach to help solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But Berlin resident Ciska Jansen is determined to find a recipe for peace. She created a cooking class that aims to connect young adults from Israel, Palestine, and Germany by focusing on similarities - like food - rather than political differences. MimPhilipson reports from Berlin.
We now turn to the story of a woman who farms for an entirely kind of peace, her own. Community Voices reporter Renee Wilde brings you the story from Ohio of one local woman’s efforts at organic farming.
In September, organizers of the People’s Climate March say nearly 400,000 people descended upon New York City, to demand commitments from world leaders in tackling the climate crisis. The march, which saw companion events in more than 150 countries, took place two days before world leaders convened for a United Nations Climate Summit. Meanwhile, a teenager in the African country of Ghana has been doing her part to stem climate change and protect the environment. Isaac Kaledzireports about Winifred Selby’s efforts to go green in Ghana – one bamboo bike at a time. Selby introduces herself as a young social entrepreneur.
That was Isaac Kaledzi reporting from Ghana.
For some this may be a re-introduction; for others, a first introduction to writer, composer and actor Gilles Malkine, a resident of the Catskills region of New York. He will, in future episodes of 51%, offer profiles of “Women in History.” He explains why he chooses to do this.
And now, a woman who interviewed those who made history. Ruth Weiss is a legend among African journalists. Her work is now on display at the Jewish Museum in Cape Town. Claus Stäcker reports.
And that closes the chapter on our show for this week. Thanks to Katie Britton for production assistance. Our executive producer is Dr. Alan Chartock. Our theme music is Glow in the Dark by Kevin Bartlett. This show is a national production of Northeast Public Radio.
