Turning Green

"Even though women of color bear the heaviest burdens of climate disastershealth complications being the most recognizablethey are grossly underrepresented in the climate movement. Through the lived experiences of Black and Brown women, there are local and national solutions waiting to be revealed. But when will the voices that need to be heard the most stop being overshadowed and cast aside due to bias and appropriation?" @Princella.Talley speaks to the experiences of wome...n of color, the value they hold, and when they will be given the recognition they deserve in this article published by Zora. She writes often of her childhood and how she grew into her confidence as a writer, and environmental advocate, and an artist. "As a child, my favorite books and toys had one thing in common, they didn’t look like me. When you feel powerless, and when you see power in hands that look nothing like yours, your future self struggles with the idea that you could influence changes in the system." She now works as the @CitizensClimate Diversity Outreach Coordinator to ensure that "all voices are not just on the menu, but actually at the table." https://buff.ly/3cEvDw3

Go forth! No matter how hard it may feel in the moment, know that there are people and organizations (like us!) who are here to help, support and propel your journey toward justice, sustainability, health and consciousness!

History, race, art and advocacy are all interconnected. And at the start of #BlackHistoryMonth, we are learning from and inspired by artist, sculptor and environmental activist Allison Janae Hamilton who uses creative expression to make a difference, confront climate change and grapple with societal issues, especially in the American south. "In Hamilton's treatment of land, the natural environment is the central protagonist, not a backdrop, in the unfolding of historic and co...ntemporary narratives. Through blending land-centered folklore and personal family narratives, she engages haunting yet epic mythologies that address the social and political concerns of today's changing southern terrain, including land loss, environmental justice, climate change, and sustainability. Each work contains narratives that are pieced together from folktales, hunting and farming rituals, African-American nature writing, and Baptist hymns. Drawing from all of these references, she envisions what an epic myth looks and feels like in rural terrain. In this vein, Hamilton's art practice centers on imagination in order to meditate on disruption and magic within the seemingly mundane rituals of natural and human-made environments." We encourage you to go more deeply into Al's work at allisonjanaehamilton.com and more largely into these critical topics during this month and beyond.

Another winner from Good Earth Natural for #MeatlessMonday! These Spicy Korean Cauliflower Wings are an incredible appetizer or side dish for a Korean inspired meal. You'll need: a head of organic cauliflower, organic sunflower and sesame oils, organic gochujang (homemade or store bought), organic coconut aminos, organic maple syrup, and a pinch of salt! See the recipe when you visit the Good Earth blog:

Wear a mask! And take into account these sustainable tips to protect yourself, others and our earth.

Shifts in daily habits are key for both incremental and lasting change. Will you follow #PGC2020 Finalist Cami's lead and start composting at home? Or maybe make your own natural cleaning products? We encourage everyone to make sustainability a habit and integrate specific practices in your daily life!