Reviving
Afro-environmentalism
Since 2019, we have promoted environmental engagement in Black communities through tailored approaches that honor the rich potential of Afro-environmentalism within the global environmental movement.
Promoting healthy environments for all
We fight pollution and disproportionate exposure to pollutants in Black and low-income communities.
Multiplying green job and Green Entrepreneurship opportunities
We train the next generation of environmental leaders, we promote employment in green sectors. We also support Black entrepreneurship in the green economy.






“BEI invests in the power of youth, local residents, and communities to energize Black leadership in local and global environmental movements!”


Our Theory of Change
Black Environmental Initiative (BEI) believes that environmental action can be a powerful tool for building stronger, healthier, and more self-determined Black communities.Our theory of change is guided by three interconnected pillars:1) Healing: We use environmental education, cultural programming, community dialogue, and access to nature to promote wellness, strengthen relationships, and reconnect people to histories that restore dignity and belonging.2) Dignity and Power: We support pathways to green jobs , green entrepreneurship, food sovereignty, and land stewardship so that communities can move from being consumers to becoming producers, owners, and innovators within the green economy.3) Self-Determination: We help communities build the capacity to participate in and benefit from environmental policy and infrastructure, including renewable energy and other community-led solutions, so we can shape our own future.
This campaign invites remembrance rather than instruction. It recognizes that this knowledge has lived quietly through generations, even when disrupted, and that it can guide how we live today.
This campaign restores that understanding — approaching health as something rooted in environment, care, and community.
Every day, we push campaigns that help rally movements around these goals. Below are our current campaigns.
Every day, we push campaigns that help rally movements around these goals. Below are our current campaigns.
Every day, we push campaigns that help rally movements around these goals. Below are our current campaigns.


Black Environmental Initiative (BEI)
We promote black-led environmental engagement and protection for communities.



Our Team
We are a team of dedicated members with unwavering commitment to environmental advancement in marginalized communities.

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