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Every spring, I hike parts of the Appalachian Trail with my brother @EarleChambers. As Black men in America, our love of the outdoors is sometimes at odds with the painful history of violence, discrimination, and harassment against Black people in our country. 1/
What happened to Christian Cooper in the Central Park Ramble is horrifying, and, unfortunately, familiar to many Black Americans. 2/
In “9 Rules for the Black Birdwatcher” published in @Orion_Magazine, @1blackbirder wrote:
Rule #3: Don’t bird in a hoodie.
Rule #9: You are an endangered species - extinction looms.
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Rule #3: Don’t bird in a hoodie.
Rule #9: You are an endangered species - extinction looms.
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In my role as Director of the @NYCMayorsOffice of Sustainability in NYC, my job is to fight climate change and mitigate its disproportionate impact on people of color and low-income communities. 4/
It’s also my job to do what I can so that all New Yorkers can return home safely after spending time in nature. 5/
If you believe you are the victim of discriminatory harassment or discrimination in housing, employment, or public accommodations in violation of the NYC human rights law call the @NYCCHR info line at 212-416-0197. 6/
Reports may also be filed anonymously and submitted on the commissions website (link in full statement below) 7/
Full statement @greenyc
