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Bookmark or Share- Black History Month: 5 Black environmentalists you should know | World ...February is Black History Month in the US and Canada. More work needs to be done to address systemic racism in the environmental field, coupled with a greater push for environmental equity. From environmental justice advocates to scientists and social entrepreneurs, here are some of those working to raise awareness of the issues impacting the ...
- The Black Lives Matter movement explained | World Economic ForumThe movement was born in 2013, after the man who shot and killed an unarmed black teenager, Trayvon Martin, was cleared of his murder. A Californian activist, Alicia Garza, responded to the jury’s decision on Facebook with a post that ended: “Black people. I love you. I love us. Our lives matter.”
- Black History Month: What is it and why do we need it?When the UK started celebrating Black History Month in 1987, it focused on Black American history. Over time there has been more attention on Black British history. Now it is dedicated to honouring African people's contributions to the country. Its UK mission statement is: "Dig deeper, look closer, think bigger".
- Celebrating Black History Month and social justice through artThis week marks the start of Black History Month in the United States. The annual observance is also officially recognized in many countries , including Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Panama, Costa Rica, Ireland and the United Kingdom, in celebration of persons of African descent as a means of cultural inclusion and recognition of their ...
- 65% of Adults Think Race, Ethnicity or National Origin Affects Job ...As Black History Month in the United States draws to a close, awareness of the impacts of race, ethnicity and national origin on opportunities in life is exceptionally high. It follows a tumultuous year when the pandemic put inequality into the spotlight , and events in the US sparked international protests as long-simmering, systemic racial ...
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