Barbara Ford on Activism and Art

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Desiree Hellegers interviewed Barbara Ford about her history of activism as part of the Thin Green Line is People project. In this selection from the oral history project, Ford discusses learning about climate justice, finding local connections, and the importance of emotionally grounded and creative forms of action, including her work founding the Climate Odyssey at 350PDX.

 

 

Image: people standing in Terry Shrunk Plaza, with the Portland City Hall visible in the background, holding an umbrella painted with a sunflower. Photo by F. Michel.

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