On the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina (8/29), I’m reminded of not only the destruction of my home/community, but also that the experience helped radicalize me at age 17. These events below, personally & systemic, shook my perspective & shaped my worldview.

The Department of History at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin Fall of academic year 2025-26. We seek a historian who specializes in the area of Atlantic Slavery and the African Diaspora in the U.S. before 1865.

If you are an AT&T customer in Louisiana, please prepare alternative communication methods for the upcoming hurricane. AT&T workers in the southeastern area are currently on strike, so it could take some time to get back on if the service goes out.

!!! Excited and honored to be part of this transformative effort! Power of Preservation Foundation and San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation will lead one of the five projects, building capacity and elevating the diverse voices of our ClimateHeritage members in North America!

Thrilled to announce a $1,250,000 Mellon Foundation grant for “Imagining Low Carbon, Just, Climate Resilient Futures Through Culture and Heritage” which along with other gifts will put $1.5M to work supporting culture-based climate action. 🙏 🔗 climateheritage.squarespace.com/press/2024/mel… #climateheritage

As part of the Imagining Futures project, #ClimateHeritage member Cross Cultural Foundation of Uganda will lead a Mellon Foundation-funded CHN Africa initiative to leverage more support to help African culture advocates protect their knowledge, values & heritage & claim a leadership role in climate action. 🌍🔆

We’re excited to share the Race to Resilience Culture, funded by a $1.25M Mellon Foundation grant! With ICLEI Africa & ClimateHeritage, we will build climate resilience in U.S. & African cities using culture & heritage strategies. #CulturalHeritage Learn more: icleiusa.org/the-race-to-re…

Georgians, if you or someone you know needs assistance following #HurricaneHelene, please look at this thread of resources.

In our magazine: In the 1970s, when San Antonio military police began raiding queer bars, the community found a unique, theatrical way to fight back ... buff.ly/3zN00OI

This!!! ClimateHeritage will be there to advocate for the UNFCCC to champion culture-based climate action. Learn more and join us in the Global Call to Action: climateheritage.org/jwd

Support the Gullah/Geechee Folks Fundraiser by Queen Quet Marquetta L Goodwine : Gullah Geechee Land and Legacy Fund. Tenki Tenki! gofundme.com/f/gullah-geech…

*Global Call to Action to put Culture at the Heart of Climate Action at COP* This is the best chance we have ever had to put culture - heritage, arts, & the creative sectors - at the heart of international climate policy, planning & action. Add your voice! climateheritage.org/global-call

Ready to protect heritage sites from climate change? Apply now to join the 2025 Preserving Legacies Leadership Cohort! No-cost 12-month training Funds for hands-on workshops Scientific & $$ resources Global speaking opportunities Apply by Jan 3: heritageadapts.org

Transform your city's climate future with the Race to Resilience Culture Initiative! 🌍 U.S. & African cities can integrate culture & heritage into climate resilience strategies. 🔗: ow.ly/O2VE50U8IKN ICLEI Africa, ClimateHeritage

This week! Catch lots of incredible ClimateHeritage folks talking about empowering people to imagine low carbon, just, climate resilient futures through culture and heritage!

Lots of virtual spaces to find us these days!