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Hip Hop Caucus
Hip Hop Caucus is working to protect people and the planet by fighting for racial, climate, and economic justice. We engage artists, activists, and lawmakers to advance policies that create a safer, healthier, and more just world for Black, Brown, Indigenous, and marginalized communities. Advancing Equity and Justice at Hip Hop Caucus Hip Hop Caucus…
Read MoreGrist Imagine 2200 Climate Fiction Finalist: K.J. Chien
K.J. Chien (she/her) is a Taiwanese-American writer based in New York City, and a finalist for Grist’s Imagine 2200 climate fiction competition for her short stort, “The Ones Left Behind”. She loves using the speculative and the strange to examine themes such as intergenerational relationships, the Asian American diaspora, and to dream of different tomorrows.
Read MoreThe Next Generation of Climate Fiction Writers: Sage Hoffman Nadeau
In the first of this two-part blog series, we interview Sage Hoffman Nadeau, winner of Grist’s Imagine 2200 climate fiction competition, about her background, short story, and her perspective on the role of writers in the environmental movement.
Read MoreFighting for the Right to Breathe
Candice Youngblood is a passionate environmental justice lawyer and advocate. Candice currently practices law at Earthjustice, where she focuses on issues at the intersection of clean transportation and racial justice.
Read MoreToutes les Villes Souterraines or How to Build a Movement Offline and Underground
Layla Razek, Green 2.0’s Digital Media and Communications Fellow, explores how artistic expression can be used to disrupt dominant modes of thought. Retracing her own family history of resistance, her poem unfolds into a journey to find her place in a global movement for social and environmental justice.
Read MoreEnvironmental Policymaker by Day, Climate Artist by Night
Ranjani Prabhakar is a musician, educator, and environmental advocate based in Washington, DC. She is the songwriter and front-woman of the indie band Lil Idli and co-founder of the production company Flame Lily Media, two outfits that use the power of art and music to inspire ecological justice. Ranjani is also part of Earthjustice’s policy team, leading the Healthy Communities team responsible for advancing legislative and advocacy strategies at the nexus of public health and environmental justice. Recognized for her work in bridging advocacy and the arts, she was selected by the PBS All Arts program as one of five Climate Artists in 2024, and was a recent awardee of the US Grassroots Accelerator by the Women’s Earth Alliance.
Read MoreReversing the Trend: Six Steps to Retain Staff in 2025
Driven by a deep desire to influence and build diverse, nonprofit talent, LaTresse Snead launched Bonsai Leadership Group LLC with the goal of developing leaders and helping nonprofit executives cultivate inclusive, dynamic and high performing teams to succeed in an increasingly complex workplace.
Read MoreGreen Flags for Environmental Jobs: Part 2, Expectations and Values
Looking for a job can be difficult in any sector, especially if you are just starting out in your career or transitioning to a different field. Don’t know who to turn to for advice? We asked environmental leaders for their green flags to help align your job search with a role that best suits your needs.
Read MoreArtist Profiles: Breathing Life into Dormant Seeds
In January, we asked artists to submit pieces on the theme of ‘Breathing Life into Dormant Seeds’. In nature, some dormant seeds only emerge when the conditions are right for their survival. Over years, over decades, they wait. We invited artists to represent revived dreams and renewed hope through any art form of their choosing. After reviewing several submissions, we selected two artists and a runner-up. Read on for an explanation of their pieces and to learn more about the artists themselves.
Read MoreGreen Flags for Environmental Jobs: Part 1, Culture and Leadership
Looking for a job can be difficult in any sector, especially if you are just starting out in your career or transitioning to a different field. Don’t know who to turn to for advice? We asked environmental leaders for their green flags to help align your job search with a role that best suits your needs.
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