One small but important step we can all take to support #blacklivesmatter is to be intentional with who we follow and listen to. A willingness to step outside one's normal sphere helps foster empathy and understanding, which lays the foundation for meaningful action. While social media is by no means an end-all-be-all, it can be a phenomenal resource for augmenting our JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) education and amplifying the voices we all want to see take center stage.
To help with this process, today we're giving a shout out to Black hikers who are challenging us to examine our stereotypes about who belongs in the outdoors, and who are inspiring a better tomorrow. Give these amazing people a follow and then pay close attention to what they have to say.
Having never gone camping before Daniel took his first steps on the AT in 2017 and hasn't looked back, traveling the world and helping bring a fresh perspective to the outdoors
Illustrator and painter who holds a BFA in Illustration with a concentration in Scientific and Preparatory Medical Illustration. She creates stunning artwork that often incorporates natural outdoor beauty. She also loves cooking up a storm, tending to her plants, hiking and camping, and traveling to somewhere new!
Thank you for sharing these! I cannot imagine what it’s like to be a BIPOC on the trail. I’m hopeful we’ll all work to increase the diversity of folks recreating in the backcountry. These lands belong to all of us.
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Monica Wallows
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Kim Kremer
Thank you for sharing these! I cannot imagine what it’s like to be a BIPOC on the trail. I’m hopeful we’ll all work to increase the diversity of folks recreating in the backcountry. These lands belong to all of us.