Dear John,

Black communities have been at the forefront of the movements for environmental and climate justice since its inception. This is no surprise given we have been impacted by extractive economies and polluting industries for centuries through land grabs, displacement, climate disasters, contaminated water, soil, air, and more. Through it all, Black people have always created pathways towards freedom and liberation for ourselves and our communities. 

The formation of CJA’s Black Caucus (watch the video above) arose out of a need to authentically engage frontline Black communities and hold spaces for and center Black leadership within the climate justice movement. Black and Afro Diasporic members within CJA created the Black Caucus as a vehicle through which to develop a long-term plan to build power, heal and strengthen movement relationships in a collaborative way, and organize for Black liberation and Black self-determination - this includes addressing environmental racism in all its forms.

This Black History month we are excited to officially launch the CJA Black Caucus webpage!

Visit the Black Caucus webpage here!

Check out the powerful work of Black Caucus members and learn more about the origins of environmental justice and the pivotal role Black communities have played in paving the way for the climate justice movement of today.

Please share this video with your networks and friends by using the social media toolkit here! 

If you’re a CJA member interested in joining the Black Caucus, email  [email protected]

Towards liberation,

Shantell Bingham
Director of Organizing

Climate Justice Alliance

PO BOX 10202
Berkeley, CA 94709
United States


mailto:climatejusticeallianc-returns+o.3557.592725.a6d66ef83f091abb@civimail.ourpowerbase.net