Grateful and humbled to be named a finalist for the Dr. Espanola Jackson Energy Justice Award! This nomination is not just about me; it's a celebration of our shared commitment to environmental justice. votesolar.org/2023-energy-ju…

'We are being poisoned': Black residents living in Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley' say the state is guilty of environmental racism msn.com/en-us/news/us/…

Smoke billowing up from a fire at the Marathon Refinery in Gramercy LA as seen from Edgar, a town across the river. Just another day in Cancer Alley. Media being told the fire was contained to the site – but no mention of the chemicals that were not. More to follow DeSmog

Our incredible director, Ami Zota, recently sat down with Inside Climate News to discuss her research with chemicals in beauty products and women of color. Read the full Q&A here ⬇️

"The area is also known as a "sacrifice zone," or place where polluting industrial facilities are built in close proximity to residents—usually people of color or those with low income." commondreams.org/news/marathon-…

So happy that a publication like the The Associated Press amplified this story. Again, the EPA and Louisiana spent months on an agreement that would have prevented the state from allowing toxic emissions to disproportionately impact certain communities. Then, nothing. apnews.com/article/epa-lo…

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS! Roishetta Ozane, we are so proud of you! #Mississippinative "On the Gulf Coast, she’s helping communities fight for environmental justice--Roishetta Ozane grew up in Ruleville, Mississippi, the home of civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer @beyondpetrochemicals

BREAKING: U.S. GAO report details severe harm caused by border wall construction. Report confirms that Trump's wall permanently altered wildlife migrations, pushed endangered species closer to extinction & dynamited Indigenous sacred sites & burial grounds.gao.gov/products/gao-2…

A mom-daughter climate activist duo writes why they're marching to #EndFossilFuels in NYC on 9.17. "The best reassurance families can give their kids is to show up with them and fight for the future." Join us. RSVP 👉EndFossilFuels.us teenvogue.com/story/march-to…

A coalition of over 60 Tribal Nations from across the Midwest & Canada led by the Bay Mills Indian Community has thrown its support behind Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's lawsuit to remove the Line 5 oil pipeline from the heart of the Great Lakes. earthjustice.org/press/2023/ove…

We're looking for a membership & development director with strong fundraising and relationship-building experience to help grow our network of environmental funders and advocates. This hybrid position is based out of Washington, DC: rachelsnetwork.org/memdevjob/

We're delighted to present the awardees and finalists of the fifth annual Rachel's Network Catalyst Award for women environmental leaders of color. Learn about the recipients here! rachelsnetwork.org/catalystawarde…

Dr. T is for Trouble, Good Trouble congratulations!! Welcome to the Rachel's Network Fam!!!

Congratulations to long-time freedom fighter Ms. Jacqui Patterson from the The Chisholm Legacy Project 🫶🏆 and congratulations to all the beautiful winners of 2023!

Honored to be part of Rachel's Network's stellar group of women of color who are catalyzing big change to protect our planet and communities. Special congrats to my dear friend and shero Jacqui Patterson who deserves recognition for her path-breaking work on energy justice.

In 36 out of 50 states (plus Washington, D.C.), a greater percentage of Black voters have a high concern about climate change compared to the state average, Manann Donoghoe, Justin Lall, and Andre M. Perry find. brookings.edu/articles/black…

New in Commentary: 'A call to move beyond trust-based to care-based philanthropy': The efforts of women and nonbinary leaders of color demand an urgent recalibration of our collective appreciation for the work they do. Ms. Foundation for Women Shawnda Chapman bit.ly/3Tvazh6

Are you a woman of color building a healthier, safer, and more just world? The Rachel's Network Catalyst Award is for you! Annual prizes of up to $25,000 awarded. Find out more and apply by March 17 (nominations encouraged too): rachelsnetwork.org/catalyst/

Founder of the Little Indian Girl Collective and tribal attorney, Tara Houska (tara houska ᔖᐳᐌᑴ), speaks on the future of women-led storytelling and the power of narrative sovereignty with Indigenous women at #SXSW 2024.

The numbers are in: Women—*especially* women of color—continue to outvote men on the environment by a long shot, yet they only make up 28% of Congress. Learn more in our new "When Women Lead" update: whenwomenlead.rachelsnetwork.org HT for data: LCV – League of Conservation Voters 🌎 CAWP