Black Girl Environmentalist

Through our multi-city HUB program, Black Girl Environmentalist cultivates location specific opportunities for our community to unite around environmental justice and co-create the regenerative future that we require Our HUBs are located in: NYC, LA, DC, Chicago, New Orleans, Boston, Knoxville, Philadelphia, the Bay Area (SF/Oakland), Columbus, and Atlanta. We are currently reviewing applications to add an addition 2-3 HUB cities to our portfolio. Want to learn more about our program? Watch our HUB Program recap video, filmed during BGE's first annual HUB Program Leadership Program. https://lnkd.in/eVcvYs3y

The 100 Ways to Catch the Wind film is in the final stretch of fundraising. Support the campaign to make this film a reality and amplify the grassroots efforts of women climate leaders. The film showcases stories of women at the forefront of the climate movement and advocates for their essential role in shaping a sustainable future. https://lnkd.in/dmzxxEwa

The Hazel M. Johnson Fellowship Program Video Series pt. 1 is OUT NOW!! This summer, Black Girl Environmentalist hosted the inaugural cohort of the Hazel M. Johnson Fellowship - a 10-week climate internship pipeline program that focuses on increasing opportunities for emerging leaders of color to learn about, engage with, and enter the environmental and climate sectors with adequate funding, mentorship, and community building. As a GenZ-led and serving organization, we understood that digital storytelling would be a critical part of a. illustrating why this program is important and necessary and b. showcasing that a Black youth-led climate organization is well positioned and capable of delivering high quality, scalable programming for our community. You'd be surprised at the amount of people who assume we are merely an "instagram" organization. Boo ageism! We have had the pleasure to work alongside Rachel Peace on a video series that highlights the experiences of our fellows - from internships to retreat. I am so excited to share the rest of our videos with you all. In the meantime, please enjoy our first video recap! Also, remember: Applications for partner organizations to participate in Black Girl Environmentalist’s 2025 Hazel M. Johnson Fellowship program are now open!!! If you are a company committed to diversifying the environmental/climate sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you! One of the best ways to support Black Girl Environmentalist is by sharing this post and/or tagging an organization you think might be interested! We want to get the word out to aligned partners who are equally invested in supporting the next generation of climate leaders of color.

✨Get in your career 💼 ✨ Are you looking for a job, internship, or fellowship in the environmental field? BGE is here to help. This week we are showcasing positions from City of Philadelphia: https://lnkd.in/eH93iSSu Environmental Defense Fund : https://lnkd.in/et8yEyAG Merck: https://lnkd.in/efRPbEWa Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District: https://lnkd.in/gqvBmEgA Smithsonian Institution : https://lnkd.in/gSpzR3RT Maryland Department of the Environment: https://lnkd.in/eWd4ErQZ Like, share, comment, and let us know what else you’d like to see from this series! And let us know if you get a job from our board - we love hearing your stories Let’s get the 💼 Employers: Interested in having a listing featured in our career bag series? Email us at [email protected]!

First tabling event for Boston Black Girl Environmentalist complete! It was so wonderful meeting community members at the Boston Nature Center's Rockin' with the Raptors event. Thank you Boston Nature Center for the invitation! Boston BGE has lots of exciting events coming up, more info and RSVPs to be shared soon but here is a sneak peak of some events: - Zero Waste Crafting Circle at Boston Fiber Company on Friday, October 11th at 6-8pm - Black Woman Environmental Professor Meet & Greet at REI by Lechmere on Thursday, October 24th at 7:15pm - Volunteer at the Prison Books Program and learn about environmental justice in prisons on Saturday, November 23rd at 1:00 pm #Community #Events #Environmental #Advocacy #STEM #Free #Boston

During Climate Week, I had the opportunity to moderate a panel on the Hazel M. Johnson Fellowship, a program I've had the honor of leading. This panel allowed me to reflect on the past six months, where I've had the privilege of bringing the Hazel M. Johnson Fellowship Program to life while working at Black Girl Environmentalist! This has been an exciting and difficult process of creating one of the first climate pipeline programs for Gen Z by Gen Z. From processing over 200 applications, placing 14 talented fellows at top climate internships like at Coach, The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability at Harvard University, WWF and Bloomberg's Beyond Petrochemicals among others, and cultivating a community of care, learning, and growth with fellows. The fellowship ended with a retreat to solidify the cohort experience as we built a lasting community and reflected on this experience. I couldn't ask for a better inaugural fellowship cohort! Thank you, Wawa Gatheru, for trusting me with your vision and giving me the space to co-create this amazing program. Thank you to all the amazing 14 fellows Nnennaya Ihejirikah Jayla Sheffield Destiny Nash Amelia Linton Reihan A. Emma Abercrombie Peters Kikelomo Sanni Sophia Boyd Raianna Grant Allyah Keith Aiyana Washington, Arianna Lawrence Sydney DuBose Semawit Ayele who invested their summer in a groundbreaking new fellowship led by young people and our 12 partner organizations that believed in our vision of empowering the next generation of climate leaders of color! I can't wait to come back bigger and better next year.

This summer, BGE hosted the inaugural cohort of the Hazel M. Johnson Fellowship - a 10-week climate internship pipeline program for early career Black women and gender expansive college students and recent grads. We worked with amazing partner organizations like Stanley 1913 , Coach , The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability at Harvard University WWF so fellows could get hands on experience in the climate and environmental sector! Here are some BTS pics of the fellows’ experiences this past summer 👩🏿🌾👷🏾♀️👩🏽🔬👩🏿🏭 Applications for partner organizations to participate in the 2025 Hazel M. Johnson Fellowship program are now open!! If you are a company committed to diversifying the environmental/climate sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you! 📝👩🏾💻 Our application is open until November 15th! Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eSszt5-q For companies interested in learning more you can attend BGE’s upcoming Partner Info Session on October 9th at 6pm EST or November 8th at 3 pm EST, RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eBHRFhZQ

Last Friday— after 10 years of dreaming, three months of planning, fundraising, and six successful sponsorships later, in my role as BLSA president, former EJ chair, co-founder of Altered Collective, and with the support of my teams— I successfully spearheaded a nature immersion field trip serving my former central Brooklyn public middle school. Thirty young children, their science teacher, and the school's principal, traveled over two hours through New York rush hour to my former undergraduate campus, Pace University Pleasantville. The day was filled with various green exposures and a comprehensive presentation on pursuing higher education broadly, pursing law school specifically, and environmental careers. The state of disadvantage at my middle school remains a sensitive subject for me. As I have come to learn, the systematic defunding has exacerbated the turbulence much to my frustration. But the administration’s good work is inspiring and last Friday was not turbulent in the slightest, it was lovely! Hudde is my home. It was homecoming. I wanted to share this moment with you all. This event was in partnership with Wawa Gatheru‘s Black Girl Environmentalist’s NYC Hub, Pace University-Pleasantville/Briarcliff Campus, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - Official’s Pace University chapter, my project Altered Collective, Pace Law’s Black Law Students Association, ELS Environmental Justice Division, and LAMBDA. A special thanks to my former middle school, you have honored us.

The SF Bay Area HUB hosted an overnight camping trip with Save the Redwoods at Rancho Del Oso in Santa Cruz County this past weekend. Members also visited the beach nearby for a beautiful sunset. Thank you Bay Area Galventures City girl hike, and Save the Redwoods League for your amazing collaboration and partnership. 🌲🥾⛺️Thank you HUB leads Deja Newton and Danielle Laila

Last week, as part of the Black Girl Environmentalist Mentorship cohort, I had the incredible opportunity to join Earthjustice for an advocacy fly-in on Capitol Hill. Over two days, we advocated for two key pieces of legislation: the H.R. 8191 CROWN Act and the H.R. 1705 A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice for All Act. Both of these bills are critical for advancing racial and environmental equity. In our Midwest and West group, we met with staffers from several states, including Ohio, Illinois, California, and New Mexico. As a policy intern in DC, gaining firsthand exposure to the policy process from a new perspective was incredibly valuable. It not only broadened my understanding but also deepened my appreciation for the vital role advocacy plays in shaping meaningful change. I am incredibly grateful for Black Girl Environmentalist and Earthjustice - Brielle Green and Auburn Bell for making this experience possible, and I am excited to see where our collaboration takes us in the future!🌱