The Green Movement is Color Blind
Addressing the fact that environmental organizations are predominantly white is something we have put on the backburner for a long time. Climate change is not subject to a specific age, race, or cultural group – it affects all of us.
The next step in the environmental movement is mass collaboration between all groups – not just the intelligentsia, hippies, and green business gurus — but EVERYONE. Climate change regulation needs to balance the 3 e’s – economy, environment, equity – with an underlying assumption, or 4th “E”, that it includes all Ethnicities.
The Sierra Club recognizes that membership is not only aging but is very white. They are making attempts to change that through programs like the Environmental Justice and Community Partnershipsprogram and Building Bridges to the Outdoors for inner-city youth.
As an East Indian participant in the green movement, I feel my connection to the earth has no relevance to my race but rather my belief in the future of humanity. This is not to say in any way that I think minorities are being excluded from the green movement. On the contrary, my personal experience has been outstanding, I have been greeted with open arms by all who share concerns about the sustainability of our planet. To that end, I encourage all colors, races and religions to join the green movement, it is color blind except for our passion for all things green.
September 9th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
What an inspiring article. I think it’s great that Sierra Club is doing more to involve more people from varied backgrounds and cultures.
September 9th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
Cool site, love the info.
October 12th, 2009 at 1:35 am
Hello, it really interesting, thanks
October 20th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
This is so true. Most people that do not see pollution or trash, think that it’s not happening. It’s important to understand that, ultimately, these eco-villans know no boundaries. Toxins leach into Indiana soil, just like it does in Louisiana’s.
November 6th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
Concur, what an inspirational post. Caring about the world does not have to be a one race effort. Everyone can join and everyone can help.
November 28th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
Great headline. If your cookie has a bite-sized action and your reader completes the action, I think two things happen. Their self-confidence goes up (which feels good) and their trust in you increases.
January 19th, 2010 at 11:30 am
finally, I found this post once again. You have few useful tips for my school project. This time, I won’t forget to bookmark it.
February 4th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
this is really great
i always love seeing young people like myself get involved for a greater cause.