The Chisholm Legacy Project
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As we approach the holiday season, The Chisholm Legacy Project will be taking a pause from Dec. 22 to Jan. 2 to honor radical rest, time with our families, and self and community care.
Happy Holidays, and we’ll see you in 2026! ✨
Happy Holidays, and we’ll see you in 2026! ✨
December 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
As we approach the holiday season, The Chisholm Legacy Project will be taking a pause from Dec. 22 to Jan. 2 to honor radical rest, time with our families, and self and community care.
Happy Holidays, and we’ll see you in 2026! ✨
Happy Holidays, and we’ll see you in 2026! ✨
🌐 NEW RESOURCE! 🌐
The Global Afro Descendant Climate Justice Policy Platform emphasizes the inextricable links between gender justice, climate justice, and Black Afro-Descendant liberation. https://ow.ly/FrSG50XCAxy
The Global Afro Descendant Climate Justice Policy Platform emphasizes the inextricable links between gender justice, climate justice, and Black Afro-Descendant liberation. https://ow.ly/FrSG50XCAxy
December 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🌐 NEW RESOURCE! 🌐
The Global Afro Descendant Climate Justice Policy Platform emphasizes the inextricable links between gender justice, climate justice, and Black Afro-Descendant liberation. https://ow.ly/FrSG50XCAxy
The Global Afro Descendant Climate Justice Policy Platform emphasizes the inextricable links between gender justice, climate justice, and Black Afro-Descendant liberation. https://ow.ly/FrSG50XCAxy
This report explores how Afro-Descendant communities disproportionately continue to face the most devastating costs and impacts of climate change but are also leading innovative solutions to a 'triple planetary crisis' – climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. https://ow.ly/JVtn50XCAwy
December 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This report explores how Afro-Descendant communities disproportionately continue to face the most devastating costs and impacts of climate change but are also leading innovative solutions to a 'triple planetary crisis' – climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. https://ow.ly/JVtn50XCAwy
The Afro Descendant Climate Justice Directory was compiled in conjunction with #COP30 proceedings to provide a resource to showcase the extensive landscape of Global Afro-Descendant groups and communities organizing around climate justice. https://cjdb.thechisholmlegacyproject.org/
December 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The Afro Descendant Climate Justice Directory was compiled in conjunction with #COP30 proceedings to provide a resource to showcase the extensive landscape of Global Afro-Descendant groups and communities organizing around climate justice. https://cjdb.thechisholmlegacyproject.org/
TCLP congratulates Belinda Joshaway of Hughes, AR and Ponice Howard of Bernince, LA! 🪻🌷💐 They are the recipients of the 2025 Shirley Chisholm Black Femme Leader Wellness Sistership. Learn more about these fearless frontline leaders here: https://ow.ly/bBZh50XCAr4.
December 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
TCLP congratulates Belinda Joshaway of Hughes, AR and Ponice Howard of Bernince, LA! 🪻🌷💐 They are the recipients of the 2025 Shirley Chisholm Black Femme Leader Wellness Sistership. Learn more about these fearless frontline leaders here: https://ow.ly/bBZh50XCAr4.
The Global Afro-Descendant Climate Justice Collaborative (GADCJC), anchored by TCLP, convened at #COP30 in Belem, Brazil from November 10-21. We are gratified to share what transpired – and clear-eyed about how much work lies ahead.
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Ethical Stocktake Reveals the Empty Shelves of the UNFCCC: A Call to Transformation
Context: The Global Ethical Stocktake (GES): An Ethical Mutirão for Climate Action, was launched as part of the lead-up to COP30 (the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference), which took…
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December 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The Global Afro-Descendant Climate Justice Collaborative (GADCJC), anchored by TCLP, convened at #COP30 in Belem, Brazil from November 10-21. We are gratified to share what transpired – and clear-eyed about how much work lies ahead.
https://ow.ly/h5e350XCAp7
https://ow.ly/t3Sx50XCApb
https://ow.ly/h5e350XCAp7
https://ow.ly/t3Sx50XCApb
Today we honor Shirley Chisholm on her 101st birthday! A leader whose courage reshaped possibilities for generations and fought for justice with vision & conviction.
Her legacy fuels TCLP's work every day as we build community, frontline leadership, and imagine a future rooted in justice and care.✨
Her legacy fuels TCLP's work every day as we build community, frontline leadership, and imagine a future rooted in justice and care.✨
November 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Today we honor Shirley Chisholm on her 101st birthday! A leader whose courage reshaped possibilities for generations and fought for justice with vision & conviction.
Her legacy fuels TCLP's work every day as we build community, frontline leadership, and imagine a future rooted in justice and care.✨
Her legacy fuels TCLP's work every day as we build community, frontline leadership, and imagine a future rooted in justice and care.✨
Black women and communities bear the brunt of toxic emissions from industries built on extraction and neglect. Black women deserve better. http://thechisholmlegacyproject.org/burdens-and-blessings
#ReproductiveJustice
#ReproductiveJustice
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Black women and communities bear the brunt of toxic emissions from industries built on extraction and neglect. Black women deserve better. http://thechisholmlegacyproject.org/burdens-and-blessings
#ReproductiveJustice
#ReproductiveJustice
Our communities are on the frontlines of a crisis created by greed. Black women have always been the blueprint for transformation, resilience, and justice.
The time is now.
Read our Burdens and Blessings report: http://thechisholmlegacyproject.org/burdens-and-blessings.
The time is now.
Read our Burdens and Blessings report: http://thechisholmlegacyproject.org/burdens-and-blessings.
November 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Our communities are on the frontlines of a crisis created by greed. Black women have always been the blueprint for transformation, resilience, and justice.
The time is now.
Read our Burdens and Blessings report: http://thechisholmlegacyproject.org/burdens-and-blessings.
The time is now.
Read our Burdens and Blessings report: http://thechisholmlegacyproject.org/burdens-and-blessings.
Join us on Thursday, Nov. 13 for a powerful conversation on hope, justice, and transformation. Rob Hopkins, founder of the Transition Town Mvmt, will join TCLP's Jacqui Patterson in a conversation about what’s possible when imagination meets action.
Register here: https://lnk.to/beyondthebrinkPA.
Register here: https://lnk.to/beyondthebrinkPA.
November 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Join us on Thursday, Nov. 13 for a powerful conversation on hope, justice, and transformation. Rob Hopkins, founder of the Transition Town Mvmt, will join TCLP's Jacqui Patterson in a conversation about what’s possible when imagination meets action.
Register here: https://lnk.to/beyondthebrinkPA.
Register here: https://lnk.to/beyondthebrinkPA.
These Five Political Prerequisites remind us: climate finance transformation begins when we center Black communities' knowledge and leadership.
Learn more: https://thechisholmlegacyproject.org/cultivating-the-conditions.
#ClimateJustice #BlackLiberation #JustTransition #TheChisholmLegacyProject
Learn more: https://thechisholmlegacyproject.org/cultivating-the-conditions.
#ClimateJustice #BlackLiberation #JustTransition #TheChisholmLegacyProject
November 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
These Five Political Prerequisites remind us: climate finance transformation begins when we center Black communities' knowledge and leadership.
Learn more: https://thechisholmlegacyproject.org/cultivating-the-conditions.
#ClimateJustice #BlackLiberation #JustTransition #TheChisholmLegacyProject
Learn more: https://thechisholmlegacyproject.org/cultivating-the-conditions.
#ClimateJustice #BlackLiberation #JustTransition #TheChisholmLegacyProject
"Fueling Sickness: The Hidden Health Costs of Fossil Fuel Pollution" is a collaborative report on the direct health impacts of fossil fuel pollution across every system of the body and every stage of fossil fuel use. https://psr.org/issues/environment-health/fueling-sickness/
Fueling Sickness: The Hidden Health Costs of Fossil Fuel Pollution | Physicians for Social Responsibility
Fueling Sickness The Hidden Health Costs of Fossil Fuel Pollution A collaborative report on the direct health impacts of fossil fuel pollution across every system of the body and every stage of fossil fuel use. Full Report "Fueling Sickness: The Hidden Health Costs of Fossil Fuel Pollution" was developed by health and medical experts, and
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November 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
"Fueling Sickness: The Hidden Health Costs of Fossil Fuel Pollution" is a collaborative report on the direct health impacts of fossil fuel pollution across every system of the body and every stage of fossil fuel use. https://psr.org/issues/environment-health/fueling-sickness/
🌍🗣️ Join us on Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. ET for our monthly Black Climate Justice Toastmasters meeting!
This is a space to strengthen public speaking skills, connect with others passionate about climate justice, and create impact from local communities to the global stage. https://bit.ly/bcjtoastmasters
This is a space to strengthen public speaking skills, connect with others passionate about climate justice, and create impact from local communities to the global stage. https://bit.ly/bcjtoastmasters
November 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🌍🗣️ Join us on Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. ET for our monthly Black Climate Justice Toastmasters meeting!
This is a space to strengthen public speaking skills, connect with others passionate about climate justice, and create impact from local communities to the global stage. https://bit.ly/bcjtoastmasters
This is a space to strengthen public speaking skills, connect with others passionate about climate justice, and create impact from local communities to the global stage. https://bit.ly/bcjtoastmasters
18 programs.
250+ climate leaders.
One mission: advancing Black Liberation and a Just Transition across our communities. Apply now: http://bit.ly/bljti.
250+ climate leaders.
One mission: advancing Black Liberation and a Just Transition across our communities. Apply now: http://bit.ly/bljti.
November 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
18 programs.
250+ climate leaders.
One mission: advancing Black Liberation and a Just Transition across our communities. Apply now: http://bit.ly/bljti.
250+ climate leaders.
One mission: advancing Black Liberation and a Just Transition across our communities. Apply now: http://bit.ly/bljti.
From Redlining to RENEW: Advancing Reparative Justice in Policy & Practice
Join us on Nov. 5 for a conversation to reveal how historic redlining practices have put Black and Brown communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis.
Register: bit.ly/RENEW2026.
Join us on Nov. 5 for a conversation to reveal how historic redlining practices have put Black and Brown communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis.
Register: bit.ly/RENEW2026.
October 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
From Redlining to RENEW: Advancing Reparative Justice in Policy & Practice
Join us on Nov. 5 for a conversation to reveal how historic redlining practices have put Black and Brown communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis.
Register: bit.ly/RENEW2026.
Join us on Nov. 5 for a conversation to reveal how historic redlining practices have put Black and Brown communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis.
Register: bit.ly/RENEW2026.
TODAY: Join TCLP, True Skool & Dream Through STEAM for the “Watts the Word” Youth Competition Showcase, a vibrant celebration of creativity, learning & energy justice! This live, virtual showcase will feature talented young leaders who will premiere original short videos. https://bit.ly/WattstheWord
October 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
TODAY: Join TCLP, True Skool & Dream Through STEAM for the “Watts the Word” Youth Competition Showcase, a vibrant celebration of creativity, learning & energy justice! This live, virtual showcase will feature talented young leaders who will premiere original short videos. https://bit.ly/WattstheWord
TCLP is honored to join the Children's Environmental Health Network for the 20th Annual Children’s Environmental Health Awards Celebration!
We celebrate the extraordinary leaders who are advancing science, policy, advocacy and creativity to ensure all children can grow up in healthy environments.
We celebrate the extraordinary leaders who are advancing science, policy, advocacy and creativity to ensure all children can grow up in healthy environments.
October 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
TCLP is honored to join the Children's Environmental Health Network for the 20th Annual Children’s Environmental Health Awards Celebration!
We celebrate the extraordinary leaders who are advancing science, policy, advocacy and creativity to ensure all children can grow up in healthy environments.
We celebrate the extraordinary leaders who are advancing science, policy, advocacy and creativity to ensure all children can grow up in healthy environments.
TCLP is honored to join the Children's Environmental Health Network for the 20th Annual Children’s Environmental Health Awards Celebration!
We celebrate the extraordinary leaders who are advancing science, policy, advocacy and creativity to ensure all children can grow up in healthy environments.
We celebrate the extraordinary leaders who are advancing science, policy, advocacy and creativity to ensure all children can grow up in healthy environments.
October 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
TCLP is honored to join the Children's Environmental Health Network for the 20th Annual Children’s Environmental Health Awards Celebration!
We celebrate the extraordinary leaders who are advancing science, policy, advocacy and creativity to ensure all children can grow up in healthy environments.
We celebrate the extraordinary leaders who are advancing science, policy, advocacy and creativity to ensure all children can grow up in healthy environments.
🌍🗣️ Join us on Wednesday, 9/10 at 6 p.m. ET for our monthly Black Climate Justice Toastmasters meeting! 🌱✨
This is a space to strengthen public speaking skills, connect with others passionate about climate justice, and create impact from local communities to the global stage. bit.ly/bcjtoastmast...
This is a space to strengthen public speaking skills, connect with others passionate about climate justice, and create impact from local communities to the global stage. bit.ly/bcjtoastmast...
September 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
🌍🗣️ Join us on Wednesday, 9/10 at 6 p.m. ET for our monthly Black Climate Justice Toastmasters meeting! 🌱✨
This is a space to strengthen public speaking skills, connect with others passionate about climate justice, and create impact from local communities to the global stage. bit.ly/bcjtoastmast...
This is a space to strengthen public speaking skills, connect with others passionate about climate justice, and create impact from local communities to the global stage. bit.ly/bcjtoastmast...
Happening today at 2 p.m. EST!!
📣‼️ Calling all technical assistance providers! 📣‼️
Join us for webinar on July 10 at 2 p.m. EST as we introduce Catalysts for a New Democracy, an audacious yet essential initiative to center frontline community leadership in advancing a regenerative economy and a livable planet. 🌎🌿 bit.ly/4ltVhUj
Join us for webinar on July 10 at 2 p.m. EST as we introduce Catalysts for a New Democracy, an audacious yet essential initiative to center frontline community leadership in advancing a regenerative economy and a livable planet. 🌎🌿 bit.ly/4ltVhUj
July 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Happening today at 2 p.m. EST!!
📣‼️ Calling all technical assistance providers! 📣‼️
Join us for webinar on July 10 at 2 p.m. EST as we introduce Catalysts for a New Democracy, an audacious yet essential initiative to center frontline community leadership in advancing a regenerative economy and a livable planet. 🌎🌿 bit.ly/4ltVhUj
Join us for webinar on July 10 at 2 p.m. EST as we introduce Catalysts for a New Democracy, an audacious yet essential initiative to center frontline community leadership in advancing a regenerative economy and a livable planet. 🌎🌿 bit.ly/4ltVhUj
July 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM
📣‼️ Calling all technical assistance providers! 📣‼️
Join us for webinar on July 10 at 2 p.m. EST as we introduce Catalysts for a New Democracy, an audacious yet essential initiative to center frontline community leadership in advancing a regenerative economy and a livable planet. 🌎🌿 bit.ly/4ltVhUj
Join us for webinar on July 10 at 2 p.m. EST as we introduce Catalysts for a New Democracy, an audacious yet essential initiative to center frontline community leadership in advancing a regenerative economy and a livable planet. 🌎🌿 bit.ly/4ltVhUj
Exciting news! We are thrilled to announce the launch of the complete Black Liberation & Just Transition Institute (BLJTI), a showcase of over 250 practitioners from throughout the environmental & climate sector and movement, including land/housing, labor, gender justice & beyond. ow.ly/WKy450Wj67r
July 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Exciting news! We are thrilled to announce the launch of the complete Black Liberation & Just Transition Institute (BLJTI), a showcase of over 250 practitioners from throughout the environmental & climate sector and movement, including land/housing, labor, gender justice & beyond. ow.ly/WKy450Wj67r
HAPPENING TODAY: Jacqui Patterson and Dorcas Gilmore, Esq. will lead a discussion that explores the current legal landscape, how grassroots organizations are continuing to center race, and concrete actions people can take to protect our communities and build power. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
May 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
HAPPENING TODAY: Jacqui Patterson and Dorcas Gilmore, Esq. will lead a discussion that explores the current legal landscape, how grassroots organizations are continuing to center race, and concrete actions people can take to protect our communities and build power. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
In this moment, TCLP, alongside peer organizations in the movement, is operating in the most overtly systemically hostile circumstances we have seen in our lifetimes. Harsh headwinds will continue to test us. Still, we stand firm with our commitment to keep organizing and building lasting power.
May 6, 2025 at 8:25 PM
In this moment, TCLP, alongside peer organizations in the movement, is operating in the most overtly systemically hostile circumstances we have seen in our lifetimes. Harsh headwinds will continue to test us. Still, we stand firm with our commitment to keep organizing and building lasting power.
From the transatlantic human trafficking massacre, to the impacts of the current climate crisis, a consistent thread in the story of Black people in America is displacement and forced migration.
Join us on 4/29 at 12 p.m. ET for a webinar that explores what must now be done! ow.ly/kiPJ50VxVyU
Join us on 4/29 at 12 p.m. ET for a webinar that explores what must now be done! ow.ly/kiPJ50VxVyU
April 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
From the transatlantic human trafficking massacre, to the impacts of the current climate crisis, a consistent thread in the story of Black people in America is displacement and forced migration.
Join us on 4/29 at 12 p.m. ET for a webinar that explores what must now be done! ow.ly/kiPJ50VxVyU
Join us on 4/29 at 12 p.m. ET for a webinar that explores what must now be done! ow.ly/kiPJ50VxVyU