Young, Gifted & Green™

Join Young, Gifted & Green in partnership with the Flint Public Health Youth Academy and Big Daddy’s Barbershop for this Youth-Led conversation on environmental and community health research. This is a kid-friendly event (with an accompanying adult). Masks are recommended. #FlintEJCamp #YouthLeaders #SummerCamp #EnvironmentalJustice

Join Young, Gifted & Green in partnership with the Flint Public Health Youth Academy and Caught My Eye Barber & Beauty Supply for this Youth-Led conversation on environmental and community health research. This is a kid-friendly event (with an accompanying adult). Masks are recommended. #FlintEJCamp #YouthLeaders #SummerCamp #EnvironmentalJustice

On behalf of Young, Gifted & Green (Formerly Black Millennials 4 Flint), Climate Action Campaign, and the Environmental Defense Fund, we would like to invite you to our Season 4 Episode 8 of The Green Agenda (Formerly “Green Table Talk”) on the topic “Unpacking Climate Anxiety: Tools for Finding Joy”. This panel will explore strategies for managing climate anxiety and finding joy amidst the climate crisis challenges. Panelists will share personal experiences, research-backed techniques, and practical tips for cultivating hope, resilience, and moments of happiness in the face of environmental grief and uncertainty. This episode will be recorded live in Washington, DC, and streamed on Facebook July 25, 2024 6PM ET/5PM CT at the MLK Library (401-A Conference Room). Register: bit.ly/THEGREENAGENDA #LeadFreeUSA #YoungGiftedGreen #EnvironmentalJustice #Washingtondc #health #environment #cleanair #cleanwater #pollution #injustice

Join Young, Gifted & Green in partnership with Thursday Network - Greater Washington Urban League Young Professionals this Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 1:30 PM-4:00PM at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library (401-E Conference Room) for our Climate Preparedness Training! This is an introductory session introducing community members to the concept of climate crisis resiliency and more long-term investment in additional skill-building and capacity-building surrounding emergency preparedness. NOTE: Support from an advocate may be needed to complete this form if translation services are needed. Email us at info@younggiftedgreen.org for additional assistance. #LeadFreeUSA #YoungGiftedGreen #EnvironmentalJustice #Washingtondc #health #environment #cleanair #cleanwater #pollution #injustice

After emancipation, freed slaves bought marshy land along the coast that white landowners weren’t interested in. Now, big developers covet such waterfront property, despite rising sea levels, threatening historic Black communities. https://lnkd.in/eDAS3TJb #LeadFreeUSA #YoungGiftedGreen #EnvironmentalJustice #pollution #health #climatechange #cleanwater #cleanair

The power, strength, and legacy of the #EnvironmentalJustice Movement largely comes from #BlackWomen. Thank you to everyone that attended our SOLD OUT annual event "The Young, Gifted & Green Essence Experience: Celebrating Black Women in Environmental Justice" during #EssenceFest30. We are the FIRST Black Millennial founded org to host an EJ centered event during the legendary #EssenceFestival which began in 2023 with many more years to come👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿✊🏿 Thank you to our Sponsors! Green Title Sponsor: Climate Power Gold Sponsors: Carbon180 EDF Action Bronze Sponsors: Earthjustice Union of Concerned Scientists Climate Action Campaign DC #YoungGiftedGreen #EssenceFestival2024

🌱 Exciting News! 🌱 Join the Flint Summer Environmental Justice Camp for grades 6-12 from July 8-18, 2024! Dive into public health and environmental justice at Mott Community College. Hosted by the Flint Public Health Youth Academy and Young, Gifted & Green. 🗓️ Dates: July 8-18, 2024 (Mon-Thurs) ⏰ Time: 10 AM - 3 PM ET 📍 Location: Mott Community College 🎉 Free breakfast & lunch! 🌟 Limited to 25 students - Apply by June 30! Link in bio! Let's create a cleaner, healthier Flint together! #FlintEJCamp #YouthLeaders #SummerCamp #EnvironmentalJustice

Join Young, Gifted & Green in partnership with Thursday Network - Greater Washington Urban League Young Professionals Next Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 1:30 PM-4:00PM at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library (401-E Conference Room) for our Climate Preparedness Training! This is an introductory session introducing community members to the concept of climate crisis resiliency and more long-term investment in additional skill-building and capacity-building surrounding emergency preparedness. NOTE: Support from an advocate may be needed to complete this form if translation services are needed. Email us at info@younggiftedgreen.org for additional assistance. #LeadFreeUSA #YoungGiftedGreen #EnvironmentalJustice #Washingtondc #health #environment #cleanair #cleanwater #pollution #injustice

We are headed to NOLA THIS SATURDAY, July 6, 2024 for The Young, Gifted & Green Essence Experience: Celebrating Black Women in Environmental Justice! **KNOW BEFORE YOU GO** This will be a SOLD OUT EVENT! Tickets do not guarantee entrance. Once the event has reached capacity, doors will close. Early arrival is highly recommended. The line up is 🔥🔥🔥 LaTricea D. Adams, MAT, EdS Founder CEO & President  Young, Gifted & Green White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome Federal Chief Environmental Justice Officer | White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Rosemary Enobakhare Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy, Policy, and Strategic Engagement US Environmental Protection Agency Dr. Beverly Wright Founder and Executive Director Deep South Center for Environmental Justice | White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council Shamyra Lavigne Executive Assistant | Rise St. James Roishetta Sibley-Ozane Founder of Vessel Project of Louisiana Learn more + register at bit.ly/essenceYGG24. #LeadFreeUSA #YoungGiftedGreen #EnvironmentalJustice #EssenceFestival #EssenceFestival2024 #EssenceFest #EssenceFest30

“Every community has the same problem,” a lawyer representing Baltimore says about plastic waste. It’s one of the first cities to sue companies that create the waste. https://lnkd.in/eVybKFBx #YoungGiftedGreen #EnvironmentalJustice #Baltimore #health #environment #cleanair #cleanwater #polluton #injustice