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4 Young Black Environmental Leaders to Follow Climate ChangeCommunity VoicesEnvironmental JusticeGreener Living

4 Young Black Environmental Leaders to Follow

In honor of Black History Month, we're highlighting 4 young Black leaders who are using their voices, passions, and knowledge to shape conversations on climate justice, conservation, and the environment. 1. Leah Thomas (aka Green Girl Leah) Leah is an environmental activist, author, and eco-lifestyle blogger originally from St. Louis,…
Bridgingthegap
February 3, 2025
Community Spotlight: Rooted in Relationships Community VoicesTrees

Community Spotlight: Rooted in Relationships

When a community comes together, great things can grow from it — quite literally. In recent years, residents of the Troostwood neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, worked to build support among landlords, homeowners, and nearby Rockhurst University for planting new trees in coordination with our Heartland Tree Alliance program. About half the houses in the…
Bridgingthegap
December 18, 2024
Black History Month: Celebrating Local Changemakers Community Voices

Black History Month: Celebrating Local Changemakers

February is Black History Month. To honor and celebrate, we're highlighting four local leaders who are creating restorative change for the environment and their communities. Michael Kelley BikeWalkKC Drew Hines Missouri Department of Conservation Jalen Holloway Heartland Conservation Alliance Kechia Smith Bridging The Gap Q: When it comes to environmental…
Bridgingthegap
February 20, 2024

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