More by Leah Thomas
I didn't want to be an "environmentalist" if that meant I had to choose between racial progress and environmental progress.
The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet (2022)
It is time to dismantle and reflect on what environmentalism means and reclaim the term so that it is inclusive of historically excluded and underrepresented people.
The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet (2022)
A mentor of mine once said, "Even the revolution needs accountants." This made me laugh, but it's true! We can each contribute our skills in some way.
The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet (2022)
Environmentalists for Black Lives Matter” “Social justice cannot wait,” the caption stated. “It is not an optional ‘add-on’ to environmentalism.” “It is unfair to opt in and out of caring about racial injustices when many of us cannot.
For someone who is just getting started, they can start with educating themselves and reading literature about environmental justice and allyship.
Together, we can transform the future of environmentalism and, with collective action, spread our message across the globe and change enough hearts and minds to positively alter the future.
The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet (2022)
If we combine social justice efforts with environmental awareness efforts, we will harness enough power, representation, and momentum to have a shot at protecting our planet and creating equity at the same time.
The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet (2022)
We know it’s going to take all of us and not just a select few.
Interview with W Magazine (2020)
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