VATICAN CITY — In a historic moment that is already sending ripples through the global religious community, the College of Cardinals has elected a new pope: Chicago-born Giovanni Cattaneo, now Pope Leo II. Known for his unwavering commitment to social justice, interfaith dialogue, and environmental stewardship, Pope Leo II’s election marks a bold new direction […]
Global Environmental Leaders Kick Off Climate Week NYC at HBCU Green Fund’s Fourth Annual Climate Justice Summit
Harlem, New York – Amid growing global calls for climate reparations and justice, over 350 global leaders, activists, and students convened in historic Harlem for the HBCU Green Fund’s fourth annual Climate Justice Summit: People Deliver. This event kicked off Climate Week NYC with two days of impactful discussions addressing urgent climate challenges facing marginalized […]
HBCU Green Fund Presents GreenFest 2024: A Celebration of Sustainability, Culture, and Community Unity
ATLANTA – The HBCU Green Fund is proud to announce GreenFest 2024, a vibrant celebration of sustainability, culture, and the power of unity within the Black community on Saturday, September 7th, at Truly Living Well Farm in Atlanta, from 11 AM to 7 PM. The free, public event will feature food, live performances, eco workshops, […]
Black Women in STEM Pen New Children’s Science and Nature Book for HBCU Green Fund’s Publishing Arm Launch
“MSITU: The Old-Growth Forest” raises environmental awareness as it takes young readers on a magical journey into an old-growth forest. Fostering their continued efforts to create innovative programs to lead the charge in building a more sustainable future, the HBCU Green Fund, founded by environmental leader, Felicia Davis, has launched a self-titled publishing brand. Their […]
HBCU Green Fund Atlanta University Fellows Spend Spring Break Planting Trees in a Rural African Village to Fight Climate Change
By Edrea Davis – A group of HBCU Green Fund Atlanta University Center Fellows recently dedicated their spring break embedded in an African village on the border of Senegal and Mauritania building a tree shelter, planting trees and digging a well in their ongoing efforts to help the vulnerable communities that are most impacted by the effects […]
Sustainable Africa Future Network’s PRE-COP27 Virtual Climate Change Collection Kicks Off With Poignant Remarks By U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield
By Edrea Davis – U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield urged activists to come together to achieve climate justice during her opening message to nearly 500 people logged on from around the world for today’s kick-off of the PRE-COP27 Virtual Climate Change Collection hosted by the HBCU Green Fund’s Sustainable Africa Future Network. “[the climate crisis] requires […]
U.S. Climate Activist, Illai Kenney, Urged Young Leaders at the Continental Youth Symposium in Uganda to Unite Globally for Climate Justice
By Edrea Davis – Determined to encourage unity across the African Diaspora, expand their global network of youth working to advance climate justice and to promote the upcoming PreCOP27 Africa Virtual Summit, the HBCU Green Fund sent a small delegation to participate in the 3rd African Peer Review Mechanism Continental Youth Symposium in Kampala, Uganda […]
Students Complete HBCU Green Fund’s Fellowship Primed for Growing Opportunities in Clean Energy
ATLANTA -After successfully completing a rigorous fellowship that exposes students to opportunities in clean energy and sustainability, Serena Echols was awarded an internship assisting a community in Florida that was exposed to contaminated groundwater. One of twelve students selected by the HBCU Green Fund to participate in their inaugural Atlanta University Center (AUC) Fellows Program, […]
Environmental Justice Leader Mustafa Santiago Ali to Dialogue with White House Advisor Gina McCarthy
Edrea Davis – U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry, Rep. Alma Adams, and Sen. Ed Markey will also address national climate goals and implementing the historic Justice40 initiative Washington, D.C. – After an introduction by U.S. Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry, environmental justice leader, Mustafa Santiago Ali, will discuss the Biden-Harris Administration’s approach to climate […]