The real story behind the Yosemite trademarks
On March 1, 2016, in the wake of Delaware North’s exploitation of trademark laws, many of the iconic places in…
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Nature’s calling — for diversity to be about more than just race
Dear CNN, Like many colleagues, we were thrilled to see that the topic of diversity in the outdoors has made…
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Connecting the dots: why black lives must matter to the environmental movement
There is no such thing as a single issue struggle because we do not live single issue lives. - Audre…
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Connection the dots: white supremacy and monuments
In the wake of Charlottesville this past weekend, I have been thinking quite a bit about how these events connect…
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“But we’ve always said ‘biner!’” exclusionary words in outdoor recreation and education
Actually written by Guest Contributor Monserrat Alvarez [caption id="attachment_2568" align="alignleft" width="225"] Monserrat (Guachichil/Mexica) is an outdoor educator from the South…
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What can outdoor and environmental organizations learn about inclusion from MLK’s experience?
Photo above: Martin Luther King, Jr. marching from Selma to Montgomery with John Lewis, Reverend Jesse Douglas, James Forman and…
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What Does President Obama’s Memo Mean for You?
Implementing President Obama's Memo on Diversity & Inclusion in Public Lands & Waters Dear valued partners and friends: We’re writing…
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What Does Cultural Relevancy Mean Anyway?
This post is dedicated to Vu Le at Nonprofit With Balls, whose bold nuggets of gold we can only aspire…
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Equity means supporting single identity spaces
We know diversity allows organizations to think out of the box, be more creative and innovative, problem-solve better and see…
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Green 2.0: The State of Diversity in Environmental Organizations
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