Leah’s opening paragraph summarizes the crucially important question she seeks to answer: “Environmentalists tend to be well-meaning, forward-thinking people who believe in preserving the planet for generations to come. She was recently highlighted by brands like Patagonia, Allbirds and more for her important work and we’re thrilled to amplify it on Brightly. Leah has been spotlighting issues and voices in the intersectional environmentalism movement for years. Why Every Environmentalist Should Be Anti-Racist by Leah Thomas In this thought-provoking book, Carolyn Finney looks beyond the discourse of the environmental justice movement to examine how the natural environment has been understood, commodified, and represented by both white and black Americans. The next time you head to another park or National Forest, Carolyn Finney’s words will leave you with reminders that the Great Outdoors in America were not created with everyone in mind – let’s work together to change the equation. Why are African Americans so underrepresented when it comes to interest in nature, outdoor recreation, and environmentalism? WHERE TO BUY: Black Faces, White Spaces by Carolyn Finney Below, we’ve highlighted important Black voices in the Intersectional Environmentalism movement – read, listen, and support them in order to advance sustainable living for all. These difficult conversations are a necessary step in fighting systemic racism and learning and growing.
To create a sustainable future, our conversations must include people of all races, social classes, religions, sexual orientations, etc.
Environmentalism and diversity go hand in hand, yet race and class are often left out of discussions. We cannot imagine a sustainable future without justice. The original version of this post was published on Brightly, a new platform that features content, community, and brand recommendations that ignite change via conscious consumerism.
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