The past few days have seen a lot of brands issuing statements of support for the Black community amidst on-going George Floyd protests meant to highlight and fight the systemic issue of continued police violence against POC. As a content manager for a #brand, I have really been struggling with what to say right now and how to say it without coming off like a calculated marketer. Then I realized, this ain’t about me.
I know Outdoorsy is a place that deeply cares about the well-being of those whose voices are being silenced, so instead of struggling with what I can say right now, I’d like to just shut up and help Outdoorsy use its platform to amplify the voices of the Black community, especially those fighting for diversity and inclusion in outdoor spaces so near and dear to our hearts.
Learn alongside us as we follow and support these ten Black outdoor advocates and enthusiasts.
1. Melanin Base Camp
Instagram: @melaninbasecamp
Twitter: @melaninbasecamp
https://www.instagram.com/p/CA5ieq0DGpx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
2. Latasha Dunston
Instagram: @jitterbug_art
Twitter: @jitterbug_art
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAyB1RtlezT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
3. Akudo Thandeka Zola Mbali
Instagram: @forrest_in_the_forrest
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAtLSscDULJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
4. Outdoor Afro
Instagram: @outdoorafro
Twitter: @outdoorafro
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAwSq96Jwe3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
5. She Colors Nature
Instagram: @she_colorsnature
Twitter: @scolorsnature
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAsYmACDMyL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
6. Lauren, the Outdoorsy Diva
Instagram: @outdoorsydiva
Twitter: @outdoorsy_diva
https://www.instagram.com/p/CA216A_pJPq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
7. Wild Gina
Instagram: @wildginaa
Twitter: @wildginaa
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_G371mDn-M/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
8. Brandi Hikes
Instagram: @brandihikes
https://www.instagram.com/p/CA1DakJjPYf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
9. Black Girls Trekkin’
Instagram: @blackgirlstrekkin
Twitter: @blackgirlstrek
https://www.instagram.com/p/CA0nPqFDTbv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
10. Teresa Baker
Instagram: @teresabaker11
https://www.instagram.com/p/CA5aVhfD1bu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Want to know how you can help? Check out the Ally Resource Guide or Black Lives Matter for ways to donate, petitions to sign, reps to contact, and more.
