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Call For Nominations - Top African Americans in Outdoor Recreation & Environmental Justice

***Call For Nominations*** ECODiversity Magazine™ is seeking nominations to recognize exceptional contributions of African Americans in advancing environmental justice and diversity and inclusiveness in outdoor recreation.  Individuals may nominate themselves, or be nominated by any member of the community, and should have demonstrated commitment and/or activities that are above and beyond expectations given the nominee's regular roles and responsibilities.  To nominate a candidate, click here.

Recognizing Beach Conservationists on World Oceans Day

Born and raised in San Jose, CA, Tonya grew up around nature and recalls childhood memories of open fields and fruiting trees.  It is the early exposure to nature and family trips to the coastline that helped form her lifelong passion for beach conservation that has permeated across her personal, professional, and political platforms. A mother of four, Tonya starts her day with a run on the beach.  She juggles her busy schedule which includes operating her PR and entertainment ventures, Sand &

GreenLatinos: Earth Superheroes to the Rescue

Imagine being at the center of an onslaught of administration efforts ranging from attempts to deregulate environmental policies, to constructing a border wall that is both anti-immigrant and impacts the environment, all while navigating anti-Latino rhetoric.   If you find yourself impacted by this intersectionality of issues you likely identify as both “green” and Latino, and are likely overwhelmed by the Administration’s attempts to destroy nature and push out Latinos in one fell swoop.