Earth Church: Activism, Performing Art, and Social Justice | One to One

In this conversation Sheryl McCarthy talks to Reverend Billy and Savitri D, co-founders of the Church of Stop Shopping and the Earth Church. The Earth Church in New York’s Lower East Side, combines performance art with activism. Initially a critique of consumerism, it now focuses on environmental justice, climate change, gentrification, and social issues. The church's services blend music, theater, and preaching to inspire direct action and community engagement. It also provides support to marginalized groups, including migrants, and promotes social change through local activism. Follow CUNY TV: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CUNYTV Twitter: https://twitter.com/cunytv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cuny.tv/ https://www.youtube.com/@cunytv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cunytv/ Find more from CUNY TV at https://tv.cuny.edu Guest List: Reverend Billy, Co-Founder, The Church of Stop Shopping Savitri D, Co-Founder and Director, The Church of Stop Shopping First aired: 11/19/ 2024 Host Sheryl McCarthy speaks with CUNY newsmakers, notables and experts about the issues of the day in this compelling half-hour series. Ms. McCarthy is a veteran journalist and Distinguished Lecturer of Journalism at Queens College. Watch more One to One at http://www.tv.cuny.edu/show/onetoone One to One's playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE218257BDC2BC8B6 Subscribe to the CUNY TV channel: https://bit.ly/2GmGb13​​​​ OTOO18005 V1