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*taps mic* Is this thing on? Hi #BlackEnvironRollCall ! We’re the BlackOak Collective! We’re building Black environmental community across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia ✊🏾 Give us a follow and become a member to keep up with future events! #BlackInEnvironWeek

@BlackOakDMV, a rapidly growing Black environmental networking organization, is hiring an Executive Director! Send your resume and a one-page cover letter to Wes Gobar wes@blackoakcollective.org by Monday, July 15th. Check out the job description here: blackoakcollective.org/jobs/executive…

This event is open to all BlackOak members and anyone interested in joining our community—Bring a friend! RSVP here: eventbrite.com/e/blackoak-cro… See you soon, BlackOak! 🥳

TODAY‼️ Spring has sprung!🌷🌿🪻 Celebrate the new season with good company, conversation, free food & drinks! 🗓️May 1st from 6-8pm 📍Dacha Beer Garden✨ in Navy Yard (79 Potomac Ave, SE DC) ✨ Open to BlackOak members, new and old #BlackEnvironmentalists #DMV #DC

#ClimateFriday came early! Always a good time checking in with @RevYearwood and @youngiftedgreen @thetrifecta7, especially to witness @EPAMichaelRegan release strong, durable limits on toxic climate and air pollution from power plants at @HowardU. #EarthDayEveryday

Every day is Earth Day when you have a green job😉 Check out our Budding Opportunities Job Board! currently ft. @SummitRidgeEnrg, @LCVoters, @ClimatePower, @AspenInstitute, @pewtrusts, @conservationall, and more!

Register to join here: bit.ly/blackoakOC

TOMORROW: BlackOak is hosting a Green Gateways Career Talk with our partner @OurOcean! 🌊 This event is open to all, but will be especially helpful for students and recent grads pursuing careers in marine science and conservation 🪸🐠🦀🪼🦑

BlackOak was featured in @EssenceGU! 💕👩🏾‍💻 Our Co-Founder + ED @wgobar spoke about BlackOak's work in recruiting, retaining, and inspiring current and rising Black leaders in the environmental field⬇️ girlsunited.essence.com/article/enviro…

Miles Braxton's high school teacher was an early adopter of the electric vehicle—and that set him on his career path. Now a leader in solar energy, Braxton is also increasing diversity in the industry as a co-founder of @BlackOakDMV. Learn more: futureleaders.aspeninstitute.org

Last night's event w/@RevYearwood is not one we will soon forget. Yes, we were giving him an award (2024 Enviro Champion), but we were the ones honored by him sharing his time & words. Thank you to @HipHopCaucus, @BlackOakDMV, & @EJinAction for making it such a special evening.

Today, Rev Yearwood will receive the Environmental Champion Award by @dceff_org, followed by a screening & discussion of the new Hip Hop Caucus film UNDERWATER PROJECTS. Join us at the Naval Heritage Center tonight at 6pm! dceff.eventive.org/schedule/65d61…

@dceff_org @EJinAction @RevYearwood @HipHopCaucus @DiverseGreen @weact4ej @ejfoundation @WashInformer @BlackInEnviron @youngiftedgreen @nbejn1 @BET @billmckibben We can’t wait! 🙌🏾

Excited to announce that @EJinAction will join us for our special event honoring @RevYearwood on Sunday, March 24. A conversation you definitely don't want to miss! We'll also screen the new @HipHopCaucus short UNDERWATER PROJECTS. Get your tickets here: bit.ly/3uPKdMG

Semi says, "As a climate entrepreneur and advocate for Black representation in the emerging climate workforce, I'm proud to be in spaces such as these, working collaboratively in the movement for a more equitable and sustainable future" 👏🏿🌱

Highlighted and emphasized, were the UN's advancements towards its 17 Sustainable Development Goals, and the need for increased domestic and international collaboration to achieve more impactful actions for both people and the planet 🌍

✨Fellow Spotlight✨ In February, BlackOak's Green Gateways Fellow Semi Cole had the privilege of participating in the @UNAUSA Global Engagement Summit! The Summit focused on the intersections of climate within human rights, business & industry, and youth activism & organizing

In celebration of Women's History Month, check out how these history-makers are tackling environmental justice in the architecture industry, the courtroom, and the boardroom. wordinblack.com/2024/03/three-…

Today!!! Go support our dear friend and prolific climate essayist @MaryHeglar at @Loyaltybooks as she makes her debut into children’s literature📚📖✨ How we tell the story of the climate crisis is crucial, and Mary has gifted us a way to empower the youngest generation!

If you're in DC on Sunday (3/3) - don't miss @MaryHeglar doing her first story-time for her new book THE WORLD IS OURS TO CHERISH. More info: loyaltybookstores.com/ourstocherish @Loyaltybooks