Black church communities have long taken up the charge to protect God's creation and God's people and championed the need to address environmental justice and environmental racism. From black church summits, leadership consultations, advocacy with elected officials and statements on climate change and public lands, the black church has lent its powerful voice to the faith-based environmental movement.
Black church communities have long taken up the charge to protect God's creation and God's people and championed the need to address environmental justice and environmental racism. From black church summits, leadership consultations, advocacy with elected officials and statements on climate change and public lands, the black church has lent its powerful voice to the faith-based environmental movement.
Issues
Public Lands and Equity
Public lands are not only important because of their health and recreation benefits; these lands hold Black history narratives that are often unheard.
On the 100th anniversary of the National Parks, U.S Black bishops and clergy signed a petition calling for public lands to emphasize diversity and inclusion and to tell the stories of all Americans. |
Climate Change
Black church leaders have repeatedly voiced the need to address climate change. Grounded in a call for justice, Black church leaders urged policymakers to take action on climate. More than 15,000 clergy and senior leaders released a statement calling for climate action.
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Spotlight
Stories on the Land: Showcasing Black History on Public Lands
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In September of 2022, NRPE published a report detailing the perspectives and priorities of Black church leaders around public lands. This report seeks to enhance, not supplant, the equity and inclusion work already being done by centering the voice of the Black community in the conversation. . in . h |
Action
Educational Resources
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Advocacy
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