News Archives – Justice Outside

Justice Outside’s Liberated Paths Grantmaking Program Highlighted by Intersectional Environmentalist

November 30, 2023 by Justice Outside

Many hands in the middle on top of each other.

Intersectional Environmentalist is a platform that works to empower and instill joy in People of Color and historically excluded communities by amplifying their incredible legacies in the environmental space. In November, they hosted a live conversation on their platform reaching 450,000 people with Justice Outside’s Rena Payan to discuss the impact of our Liberated Paths … Read more

Call in Solidarity with Palestine for Immediate Ceasefire and End to Occupation

November 20, 2023November 20, 2023 by Justice Outside

“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” — Desmond Tutu Content Warning: Genocide What We Can Do Now We add our name and support to the call for an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and access for humanitarian aid to reach the people of … Read more

Statement in Support of Activists’ Efforts to Stop Cop City and Defend Weelaunee Forest in Atlanta

November 13, 2023November 8, 2023 by Justice Outside

Someone holding a sign that reads "Defend the Atlanta Forest." The sign has drawings of trees. The person is surrounded by other protestors.

“We don’t want it… We don’t want it because it doesn’t contribute to life. It’s not an institution of peace. It’s not a way forward for our city that we love.”-Emory University religion professor Sara McClintock, during the public open comment session at Atalanta City Hall On Monday, November 13, 2023, the people of Atlanta … Read more

West Side to Worldwide

November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 by Justice Outside

This reflection is written by Victoria Beltrán. Follow her on Instagram to learn more. My name is Victoria Beltrán. I am a Mexican American twenty-something born and raised in a medium-sized California farm town named Modesto, in what my family unaffectionately called the “West Side” of town. By my own expectations and I think society’s … Read more

Celebrating grantee partners featured in Hilltromper

November 3, 2023 by Justice Outside

Someone's legs are depicted outside. They are wearing a colorful skirt and yellow shoes and standing next to flowers.

An inspiring article on Hilltromper, Latine Leaders Changing the Outdoor Community, features three of our grantee partners: Mayra Pelagio-Muñoz of Reconnect Outdoors, Antonella De La Tore Marcenaro of PUENTES, and Latino Outdoors. In the article, these and other Latine leaders share about the ways they are changing the outdoor community by reconnecting Black, Indigenous, and People … Read more

Why Sabbaticals Are Key for Healthy Organizations: A Personal Reflection

September 21, 2023September 12, 2023 by Kim Moore Bailey

By Kim Moore Bailey, Justice Outside President & Chief Executive Officer I just recently returned to work after a three-month sabbatical made possible by Justice Outside’s policy to ensure paid rest for staff after five years of consecutive work at the organization. It took me ten years to take the time off. Two years ago, … Read more

Justice Outside joins global movement’s call to end fossil fuels

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 by Justice Outside

Text: Global Fight to End Fossil Fuels, Fast Fair Forever. Because the health of current and future generations demands it.

Justice Outside joins organizations around the world in endorsing this week’s global actions calling to end fossil fuels fast, fair, and forever. From September 15th to 17th, millions of people around the world will take to the streets to demand a rapid, just, and equitable end to fossil fuels. This wave of global mobilizations will … Read more

Take Action for Communities Impacted by Wildfires in Hawai’i

September 19, 2023August 15, 2023 by Justice Outside

Four people are standing outside, passing down a plastic bag filled with goods. They are all wearing hats and t-shirts.

Last week wildfires swept across the Hawai’ian island of Maui and destroyed much of the town of Lahaina. The impact has been devastating. We are in solidarity with the communities and families who have lost loved ones and their homes. Here are ways you can join Justice Outside in taking action: The devastating wildfires did … Read more

#startsmall Initiative Grants $500,000 to Justice Outside to Support Girls Health and Education Through the Outdoors

August 1, 2023 by Justice Outside

A small child with an afro wearing a blue coat and yellow boots sits near a body of water. They are holding a stick and pointing at the water with it.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, August 1, 2023Media Contact: Noorjahan Akbar at media@justiceoutside.org OAKLAND, CA—Today, Justice Outside, which works to advance racial justice and equity in the outdoor and environmental movement, announced that the organization has received a $500,000 grant from #startsmall, Jack Dorsey’s philanthropic initiative. The grant will support Justice Outside’s Liberated Paths grantmaking program which … Read more

From No More Fossil Fuels to Land Back: The Time for Environmental Justice Is Now

July 12, 2023July 12, 2023 by Justice Outside

Content warning: This piece discusses police brutality, murders by police, and state violence. Please use discretion in reading and sharing. Recently, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a body of experts convened by the United Nations, released their latest report on the condition of the planet regarding global warming and climate change. This year, … Read more