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Black Interfaith in the Time of Climate Crisis

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Black Interfaith in the Time of Climate Crisis By Silma Suba

Why Black Faith Leaders Are Crucial in the Fight for Environmental Justice

On May 17, Interfaith America and The Center for Earth Ethics hosted “Black Interfaith in the Time of Climate Crisis,” a conversation about the crucial role of Black faith leaders and spiritual traditions in the environmental justice movement and the unique challenges climate change poses to Black communities.

Black Interfaith in the Time of Climate Crisis

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Broadcasted live from the Oprah Winfrey Theatre at the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture, Black Interfaith in the Time of Climate Crisis was keynoted by Vice President Al Gore and Black Interfaith Fellow Ibrahim Abdul-Matin.  The event explores the unique challenges climate change poses to Black communities. The panel discussion illustrates ways in which Black communities of faith have come together to address these challenges and build a more sustainable future.

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