| Global warming, the energy crisis and economic instability are already reaping devastating impacts on low-income people and communities of color. Discover how a growing network of racial justice, environmental and community resilience leaders are coming together to build a truly inclusive and equitable movement for regional self-reliance.
AshEL, an Oakland-based artist, educator, organizer and spiritual activist, performs spoken word, rap and sings nationally with conscious hip hop, dub, reggae and electronica bands including Wisdom and Bassnectar.
Imani became Ella Baker Center’s executive director in 2007, after serving as a lead strategist and chief team member on some of its most high-profile campaigns for eight years.
Lehmer cofounded Bay Localize, a nonprofit organization that works to catalyze the emergence of a regional, self-reliant economy that strengthens all Bay Area communities.
Currently serving on the City of Berkeley’s Energy Commission, Schwind brings more than 11 years in the fields of social justice, global trade, food policy, labor organizing, clean energy and local resources.
Stayton works with communities nationwide to develop and implement the Transition Towns Model, a scalable design for creating community resilience. |