'When the everyday person thinks of an environmentalist, they don't often think of people of color — let alone Black women.'
approaches once again, countless organizations, activists and advocates will put a spotlight on the increasing climate crisis. But since its origins, there has been a glaring hole within the leadership of the climate movement and it's the people impacted the most who are often missing from the conversation. That's wherea non-profit organization seeking to empower Black girls, women, and non-binary people to join the movement, comes in.
about racism in environmental studies in 2020, Wawa decided that she need to create a new space for Black girls and non-binary people to be seen and heard.about the origins of the organization, why it's so important to amplify, and how others can get involved.I decided to dedicate my life to environmental justice at the age of 15 after learning about how theconnects to and exacerbates every other social issue.
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