Denise Mitten

Lovely to see this out!!

A beautiful day sailing on Lake Superior? Sign me up! 🤩☀️ Don't miss out on the next Outdoor Afro trip near you — download our app to stay up to date & sign up for your next nature adventure. Hope to see you on the water. 😎 outdoorafro.org/app/

Our latest OE paper @LoriModde tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.108…

We are proud to announce Dr. Wednesday A. Jones as the 2025 recipient of Outdoor Afro's Leader of the Year Award! Thank you Dr. Wednesday A. Jones for your stedfast commitment to connecting Black communities with the healing power of nature! RSVP: outdoorafro.org/programs/glamp…

The winner of this year's Glamp Out Lifetime Achievement Award is Deb Haaland, former Secretary of the Interior and current New Mexico governor candidate. The honor is ours to recognize her! #GlampOutGoodies #DebHaaland

There's no expiration date on learning how to swim. Kayla, a recipient of our @OutdoorAfro scholarship, shares why she decided to take her skills to the next level and enroll in the Adult Advanced Beg. class. Don't delay and enroll today! portal.iclasspro.com/blackpeoplewil…

Black Kids Are 2x More Likely To Drown. This Organization is Offering Free Swim Lessons. @OutdoorAfro, a national nonprofit, is helping families develop water skills and overcome historical barriers. capitalbnews.org/drowning-dispa…

Welcome back, @RueMapp! 👏🎉 Rue Mapp, a trailblazing leader in the environmental and outdoor community and founder and CEO of @OutdoorAfro, will be hosting the 2025 #GoldmanPrize ceremony in San Francisco. 🌳🥾 Tune in: Monday, April 21, at 5:30 pm PDT on @YouTube.

We extend our gratitude to the offices of @RepMaloyUtah, @RepJimmyPanetta, @RepPressley, and the House Natural Resources Committee, led by Chair @RepWesterman and Ranking Member @RepHuffman, for speaking with members of @OutdoorAfro last week.

Many thanks to @RepTimmons for meeting with @OutdoorAfro's leaders yesterday to learn about the need to connect more Black Americans to nature, and thanks to the offices of @SenBooker, @SenOssoff, @SenatorWarnock, @SenAdamSchiff, and @RepHankJohnson for also speaking with them.

On behalf of @OutdoorAfro we're delighted to thank everyone who attended yesterday's reception. Founder/CEO Rue Mapp presented reps from @RepThompson & @SenAngusKing offices with the Outdoor Champion award for working on policies to enhance Black Americans’ connection to nature.

"In times of change, uncertainty, and even exhaustion, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The weight of the world’s challenges—whether social, environmental, or personal—can be relentless. But @OutdoorAfro was made for this moment." outdoorafro.org/2025/03/outdoo…

🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨 We're looking for a Program Coordinator who will support Outdoor Afro's program operations, volunteer leader coordination, and event logistics. If you or someone you know is ready to make an impact, apply now!cause-capacity.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/6… #NowHiring #OutdoorAfro

Reflecting on an incredible year of impact, we're asking you to step into #2025 with us by giving. Your gift: ✊🏾 Teaches Black families to swim 🌿 Equips volunteer leaders 🖤 Grows our 60K+ outdoor network No gift is too small! Donate now: bit.ly/408Iz5Q

...now to write some abstracts over the holiday season... Hmmm..@taloeffler @OrlaKelly5 @outdoormittens @sailingintowell @HynesJon @NewWaveAT @MarkFLeather @NealAndersonSSI @JakobFrimann @beamingsimon @Actconn @LaurenLieberma8

Too many Black children don’t know how to swim. Outdoor Afro’s #MakingWaves program is changing that—building confidence, joy, and life-saving skills. Help us teach 500 kids to swim by Dec 31. Donate today: bit.ly/4fgN82f

This December, join #OutdoorAfro in making a difference! Your gift supports: 🌲 Black leaders earning wilderness certifications 🏊🏿‍♀️ Families learning to swim 🎣 Access to outdoor activities like kayaking & fishing Every gift counts this season: bit.ly/3tNelHQ

@tonialgray @tonia_gray Yup. I am coming to an end of my time here, too. I really liked Twitter about four years ago. 🌹

I’ve decided to say goodbye to X (formerly Twitter) on Dec 31, 2024. Thank you for following me here let’s stay connected on @tonia_gray Instagram, Tonia Gray on Facebook and LinkedIn, @toniagray on BlueSky and my website. See you there! ❤️

Our group is hiring an Experiential Learning Coordinator to support the undergraduate and graduate medical sciences programs at Schulich. This role involves building relationships with community partners and interacting with students. recruit.uwo.ca Job ID: 37310

Freedom is a combination of e-bikes and great infrastructure. The 80 km round trip from Girona to the sea would otherwise be impossible. The health benefits of accessing nature cannot be undervalued. It's imperative we find sustainable tools to ensure everyone enjoys this right.

Palm Springs, California, will pay $5.9 million to compensate Black and Latino families whose homes were burned and destroyed in the 1960s apnews.com/article/califo…