Voices
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![Black-Green History & the Climate Movement's Blind Spot]()
Black-Green History & the Climate Movement's Blind Spot
After our Black-Green History campaign, we reflect on how those leaders are redefining what "green" really means.
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![In New York, EJ Communities Are Writing their Own Energy Rules]()
In New York, EJ Communities Are Writing their Own Energy Rules
Can the race toward clean energy across the country fuel an economic renaissance in the communities of color hit hardest by pollution? A NY-based environmental justice alliance is intent on
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![Black-Green History 2018: A Daily Celebration of Excellence]()
Photo SeriesBlack-Green History 2018: A Daily Celebration of Excellence
This year, Groundswell celebrates another 28 Black-Green Leaders making a difference throughout the country and in their respective communities. These Black-Greens are transforming the defint
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![The Future Is Now: A.F. Mensah and Solar Battery Storage]()
The Future Is Now: A.F. Mensah and Solar Battery Storage
Groundswell is working with solar battery storage company A.F. Mensah on solar storage integration & resilience for our first community solar project in Baltimore at The Empowerment Temple. T
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![With 100% Wind Power, Mount Rainier Cuts Energy Bill 10%]()
With 100% Wind Power, Mount Rainier Cuts Energy Bill 10%
A longtime sustainability leader, Maryland's Mount Rainier turns to wind power as much for its business benefits as its climate ones.
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![My Road to Groundswell: Lenwood Coleman]()
VideoMy Road to Groundswell: Lenwood Coleman
This Veterans' Day, Groundswell sat down with our new Director of Host Site Operations, Lenwood Coleman in the latest edition of "My Road to Groundswell." He talks about his 11 years in the A
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![A Warrior for Black-Owned Businesses: Anthony W. Robinson]()
A Warrior for Black-Owned Businesses: Anthony W. Robinson
Whether in his Baltimore community or before the U.S Supreme Court, Anthony W. Robinson is on the front lines of the second wave of the civil rights movement: economic development.
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![From Environmental Lawyer to Consumer Advocate: Berneta Haynes]()
From Environmental Lawyer to Consumer Advocate: Berneta Haynes
Berneta Haynes is the Director of Equity and Access at Georgia Watch where she advocates for justice and equity. But that wasn't always the path she was on. She shared her transformation with
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![Advocating for Advocacy]()
Advocating for Advocacy
Atlanta, Georgia native Nathaniel Smith has advocacy in his bloodstream. Now he's hoping it's contagious.
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![Cleaning Up the Dirty South: Harold Mitchell, Jr.]()
Cleaning Up the Dirty South: Harold Mitchell, Jr.
Harold Mitchell, Jr. is a legendary name in environmental advocacy & a 13-year veteran of the South Carolina State House. But in 1993, he was just a young man searching for answers concerning
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![Celebrating Black]()
Celebrating Black "Green" History
Black Green History: A Celebration of 28 African-Americans Who Changed the World
This Black History Month, check out 28 African-Americans who have changed the world with their contributions to environmentalism and sustainability.
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![Community Voices: Why Ward 8?]()
VideoCommunity Voices: Why Ward 8?
Cheers @ The Big Chair co-owner and community activist Dionne Bussey-Reeder explains why community solar is so important to ward 8.
Cheers @ The Big Chair co-owner and community activist Dionne Bussey-Reeder explains why community solar is so important to ward 8.
