Day 40 – June 1, 2020

Day 40 – June 1, 2020

Birding, like all outdoor activities, should be safe and accessible for all. But Black people disproportionately face racism, racial profiling, and violence in public spaces – including while birding outdoors.

 

In response to this, and to the recent threats made against birder Christian Cooper, #BlackAFinSTEM has kicked off #BlackBirdersWeek. Starting yesterday and going through this Friday, June 5th, this is a week to celebrate Black birders and nature enthusiasts and to advocate for greater safety and equity in outdoor spaces.

 

Check out this video from one of the week’s leaders, Corina Newsome, to learn more!

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