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We’re Girl + Environment (and yes, the "+" is for PLUS) —the national community and 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2019. We’re all about getting Black and Brown Millennial and Gen Z girlies all fired up about climate and environmental justice!

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Our Joy, Our Power, Our Planet: The Story Behind Girl Plus Environment🌎

Non-Toxic, Non-Negotiable: Why You Deserve the Best in Love and Your Clothes 💁🏽‍♀️

Standing on (Energy) Business 💁🏽‍♀️

Gal’s Talk: Energy Injustice Love & Learn

Seeing the Oscars Through Green-Tinted Glasses 🎥

Girl Plus Environment Announces Eriqah Vincent as New Board Chair

🌟 Today kicks off Fellow Fridays! 🌟

Black women entrepreneurs are taking the lead in energy justice, and we’re celebrating their impact. 💡✨ Through the GPE 2024 BLK GRL BUSINESS X GREEN ECONOMY FELLOWSHIP, our fellows have developed sustainable solutions that power their businesses and uplift their communities. 🌍⚡

Today, we spotlight Shan Clarke and her incredible work in the green economy. 💼💚

#FellowFridays #SustainableSuccess #EnergyJustice #BlackWomenLead

🌟 Today kicks off Fellow Fridays! 🌟

Black women entrepreneurs are taking the lead in energy justice, and we’re celebrating their impact. 💡✨ Through the GPE 2024 BLK GRL BUSINESS X GREEN ECONOMY FELLOWSHIP, our fellows have developed sustainable solutions that power their businesses and uplift their communities. 🌍⚡

Today, we spotlight Shan Clarke and her incredible work in the green economy. 💼💚

#FellowFridays #SustainableSuccess #EnergyJustice #BlackWomenLead

💡✨ Black women entrepreneurs taking the lead in energy justice!

GPE 2024 BLK GRL BUSINESS X GREEN ECONOMY FELLOWSHIP empowers game-changers to merge sustainability & success. 🌍⚡ Over four months, our fellows gained hands-on experience, connected with industry experts, and developed clean energy solutions that fueled their businesses and uplifted their communities. The future of the green economy is Black and powerful! 💼

Now it’s time to meet our Fellows. Be sure to stick around for
Fellow Friday’s highlighting their wonderful work 💚
#SustainableSuccess #EnergyJustice #BlackWomenLead

💡✨ Black women entrepreneurs taking the lead in energy justice!

GPE 2024 BLK GRL BUSINESS X GREEN ECONOMY FELLOWSHIP empowers game-changers to merge sustainability & success. 🌍⚡ Over four months, our fellows gained hands-on experience, connected with industry experts, and developed clean energy solutions that fueled their businesses and uplifted their communities. The future of the green economy is Black and powerful! 💼

Now it’s time to meet our Fellows. Be sure to stick around for
Fellow Friday’s highlighting their wonderful work 💚
#SustainableSuccess #EnergyJustice #BlackWomenLead

To celebrate 6 years of driving change for climate and environmental justice in the communities that matter the most, we’re excited to gift all our members something extra special—a shiny new website! 👩🏾‍💻

It’s been a long time coming, but it’s finally here and we couldn’t wait to share it! From our Impact reports to the Girl vs. The World blog, our revamped site is designed to show off all the fun, programs, and opportunities GPE has to offer.

Click the link in our bio to check out our fresh new look, discover what we do, and explore all the ways you can get involved! 🌟

To celebrate 6 years of driving change for climate and environmental justice in the communities that matter the most, we’re excited to gift all our members something extra special—a shiny new website! 👩🏾‍💻

It’s been a long time coming, but it’s finally here and we couldn’t wait to share it! From our Impact reports to the Girl vs. The World blog, our revamped site is designed to show off all the fun, programs, and opportunities GPE has to offer.

Click the link in our bio to check out our fresh new look, discover what we do, and explore all the ways you can get involved! 🌟

🌿✨ 6 YEARS OF IMPACT! ✨🌿

From day one, Girl + Environment has been on a mission to empower, educate, and uplift Black and Brown communities in the fight for environmental justice.💚♻️ For six years, we’ve built community, sparked conversations, and created change, and we’re just getting started!

Thank YOU for being part of this movement. Here’s to more advocacy, more action, and a greener, more just future. 🚀💪🏾
Drop a 🌱 in the comments if you’re celebrating with us!
#GirlPlusEnvironment #EnvironmentalJustice #6YearsOfImpact

🌿✨ 6 YEARS OF IMPACT! ✨🌿

From day one, Girl + Environment has been on a mission to empower, educate, and uplift Black and Brown communities in the fight for environmental justice.💚♻️ For six years, we’ve built community, sparked conversations, and created change, and we’re just getting started!

Thank YOU for being part of this movement. Here’s to more advocacy, more action, and a greener, more just future. 🚀💪🏾
Drop a 🌱 in the comments if you’re celebrating with us!
#GirlPlusEnvironment #EnvironmentalJustice #6YearsOfImpact

Things that make you go hmmm…… 🤔

Which one’s your favorite?🥴

Things that make you go hmmm…… 🤔

Which one’s your favorite?🥴

Looking for a date with purpose this Valentine’s season? 💌 Join us @girlplusenvironment, @blackoakcollective, and @bgedchub for Climate Date Night on February 4th at @creativegroundsdc! 🌎✨

Network with like-minded climate professionals, hear from an inspiring guest speaker about their career journey, and connect with potential mentors, peers, or even a Valentine!💕

Lite bites and refreshments will be served!🍴Register now — scan the QR code or click the link in our bio!
#ClimateCareers #ClimateDateNight

Looking for a date with purpose this Valentine’s season? 💌 Join us @girlplusenvironment, @blackoakcollective, and @bgedchub for Climate Date Night on February 4th at @creativegroundsdc! 🌎✨

Network with like-minded climate professionals, hear from an inspiring guest speaker about their career journey, and connect with potential mentors, peers, or even a Valentine!💕

Lite bites and refreshments will be served!🍴Register now — scan the QR code or click the link in our bio!
#ClimateCareers #ClimateDateNight

MY CREW, LET’S GO…… to the State Capitol 🏛️✨

Calling all Georgia-based GPE Members! We’re linking up with Georgia Coalition for Environmental Policy and Protection (GCEPP) for Environmental Justice Day at the Capitol NEXT Thursday Jan 30th.

Oh and we’re wearing PINK business attire so they know we mean business 🫡💁🏽‍♀️

TO PARTICIPATE YOU MUST RSVP USING THE LINK IN OUR BIO.

MY CREW, LET’S GO…… to the State Capitol 🏛️✨

Calling all Georgia-based GPE Members! We’re linking up with Georgia Coalition for Environmental Policy and Protection (GCEPP) for Environmental Justice Day at the Capitol NEXT Thursday Jan 30th.

Oh and we’re wearing PINK business attire so they know we mean business 🫡💁🏽‍♀️

TO PARTICIPATE YOU MUST RSVP USING THE LINK IN OUR BIO.

Just keep growing… just keep growing 🐠

Help us find our first 🥹 Deputy Director! If you’re interested (or know someone else who might be), tag them below and head to the first link in our bio for details about the role.

#hiring #jobopportunity #nonprofit #applynow #environmentaljustice

Just keep growing… just keep growing 🐠

Help us find our first 🥹 Deputy Director! If you’re interested (or know someone else who might be), tag them below and head to the first link in our bio for details about the role.

#hiring #jobopportunity #nonprofit #applynow #environmentaljustice

Happy Holidays, Love Team GPE 🎄💋

Happy Holidays, Love Team GPE 🎄💋

🌿 Meet Our 2024-25 Board Members 🌱

We’re thrilled to introduce our amazing team of leaders committed to advancing our mission of environmental justice and community empowerment! 🌍✨

Officers:
• Diamond Spratling, Chair
• Amanda Dortch, Treasurer
• Kiana Courtney, Secretary

General Members:
• Jill Cartwright
• Aditi Davray
• Sydney Kesler
• Blythe Coleman-Mumford
• Wendy Nystrom
• Jacquelyn Omotalade
• Nidhi Shashidhara
• Jaclyn Ting
• Eriqah Vincent
• Tannis Williamson

This dynamic group brings passion, expertise, and dedication to advancing GPE’s goals and maintaining the health of the organization. 💚 #Leadership #EnvironmentalJustice #TeamGPE

🌿 Meet Our 2024-25 Board Members 🌱

We’re thrilled to introduce our amazing team of leaders committed to advancing our mission of environmental justice and community empowerment! 🌍✨

Officers:
• Diamond Spratling, Chair
• Amanda Dortch, Treasurer
• Kiana Courtney, Secretary

General Members:
• Jill Cartwright
• Aditi Davray
• Sydney Kesler
• Blythe Coleman-Mumford
• Wendy Nystrom
• Jacquelyn Omotalade
• Nidhi Shashidhara
• Jaclyn Ting
• Eriqah Vincent
• Tannis Williamson

This dynamic group brings passion, expertise, and dedication to advancing GPE’s goals and maintaining the health of the organization. 💚 #Leadership #EnvironmentalJustice #TeamGPE

Have you the heard the news? We were recently awarded $100,000 through the CDC Foundation Climate and Health Grant to expand our climate and health work in Alabama✨

We’re looking forward to working with our Alabama partners and young women to empower communities, drive climate action, and create healthier futures 💚 #EnvironmentalJustice #GirlsLead

Have you the heard the news? We were recently awarded $100,000 through the CDC Foundation Climate and Health Grant to expand our climate and health work in Alabama✨

We’re looking forward to working with our Alabama partners and young women to empower communities, drive climate action, and create healthier futures 💚 #EnvironmentalJustice #GirlsLead

We are excited to welcome our newest team members to GPE! 🎉 Meet Danait Issac, Amani Allen-Beale, Zharia Lankford, & Shayla Charley! Together, they’re ready to make a lasting impact!

We are excited to welcome our newest team members to GPE! 🎉 Meet Danait Issac, Amani Allen-Beale, Zharia Lankford, & Shayla Charley! Together, they’re ready to make a lasting impact!

Heeta and Sayesha dove into the heart of New York Climate Week, connecting with passionate changemakers and exploring innovative solutions for a sustainable future. From powerful panels to grassroots initiatives, every moment reinforced the urgency and hope needed to address our planet’s biggest challenges. Together, they left inspired to take bold steps toward climate action and amplify the impact of this global movement. 🌍✨ #NYClimateWeek #ActOnClimate #SustainabilityInAction

Heeta and Sayesha dove into the heart of New York Climate Week, connecting with passionate changemakers and exploring innovative solutions for a sustainable future. From powerful panels to grassroots initiatives, every moment reinforced the urgency and hope needed to address our planet’s biggest challenges. Together, they left inspired to take bold steps toward climate action and amplify the impact of this global movement. 🌍✨ #NYClimateWeek #ActOnClimate #SustainabilityInAction

We know the recent election results have left many of us feeling uncertain about the future. During times like these, it’s important we turn to our community for comfort and encouragement to keep moving forward. That’s why we’re excited to collaborate with Patagonia to participate in their Post-Election Yoga Reset Series. Come hang with the GPE girlies at @PatagoniaATL on the BeltLine for a healing yoga flow with Tamara from @practicefreedomproject + #sagecollective, tea from @justaddhoney 🍵, and community with @refugeenetwork. 🧘🏽‍♀️
See you Wednesday, Nov. 20th 7-9PM!
| RSVP encouraged (QR code included on the flyer)
#PostElectionReset #GPEATL

We know the recent election results have left many of us feeling uncertain about the future. During times like these, it’s important we turn to our community for comfort and encouragement to keep moving forward. That’s why we’re excited to collaborate with Patagonia to participate in their Post-Election Yoga Reset Series. Come hang with the GPE girlies at @PatagoniaATL on the BeltLine for a healing yoga flow with Tamara from @practicefreedomproject + #sagecollective, tea from @justaddhoney 🍵, and community with @refugeenetwork. 🧘🏽‍♀️
See you Wednesday, Nov. 20th 7-9PM!
| RSVP encouraged (QR code included on the flyer)
#PostElectionReset #GPEATL

Post Hurricane Helene Meditation IG Live 🌱💆🏾‍♀️ led by @delaco14

Post Hurricane Helene Meditation IG Live 🌱💆🏾‍♀️ led by @delaco14

Natural disasters don’t just cause physical damage, they put a detrimental toll on our mental health too. Whether you were directly impacted by Hurricane Helene or just struggling to make sense of it all, we could probably all use a mental health break. 🧘🏾‍♀️

Join us for a healing session here on IG LIVE. We invite you to a virtual meditation session specifically designed for women of color on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 EST, led by thee amazing @delaco14. 🌱

Natural disasters don’t just cause physical damage, they put a detrimental toll on our mental health too. Whether you were directly impacted by Hurricane Helene or just struggling to make sense of it all, we could probably all use a mental health break. 🧘🏾‍♀️

Join us for a healing session here on IG LIVE. We invite you to a virtual meditation session specifically designed for women of color on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 EST, led by thee amazing @delaco14. 🌱

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What If We Get It Right:

Visions of Climate Futures

By Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

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