The Intersection of Black Lives Matter and Environmental Activism
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"Sustainability" is the idea of equitable give and take, and so, extends far beyond our relationship with the environment. It is important to note that those most severely affected by climate injustice, are usually the same who are most severely affected by racial injustice -- they are intrinsically tied together. "If we don't work on both, we will succeed at neither" Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson.
I am privileged to have friends and family who have shared a variety of resources with me. I have attempted to compile them in a digestible and accessible way. Please email me (linked below) if you have one to add! I am confident that this list is not exhaustive.
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Being nice is not going to solve racism
Online Resource
Black Owned Farms & Food Distribution (LA, SF, NYC, Chicago)
Shop
Food & Beverage
Terminology to Know as a Social Justice Activist
Online Resource
Black Owned Cruelty Free Beauty Brands
Shop
Beauty
"Talking About Race" by the National Museum of African American History & Culture
Online Resource
Black-owned Restaurants in Philly (you can order from during Covid)
Shop
Food & Beverage
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
115 Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color (grouped by theme)
Donation - Financial
National
Why "I'm not racist" is only half the story
Online Resource
50 Black Voices in the Green Space
Follow/Social Media
Black Owned Bookstores by State
Shop
National
Scaffolded Anti-Racist Resources
Online Resource
Black-owned bookshops in Philly
Shop
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Black Owned Maine
Follow/Social Media
Food & Beverage
Maine
Portland
Leah Thomas (Green Girl Leah)
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Who Gets to Be Afraid in America? By Ibram X. Kendi
Article