We Have a Dream
Meet 30 Young Indigenous People and People of Color Protecting the Planet
Published on 12. April 2022
Book
Hardback
64 pages
978-1-4197-5666-5 (ISBN)
Description
"Written by the extraordinary environmental and campaigner for equal rights Mya-Rose Craig--aka Birdgirl--this book profiles 30 young environmental activists who are Indigenous people or people of color, from communities on the frontline of global climate change. Each speaks to the diverse set of issues they are fighting for, from water conservation, to deforestation, to indigenous rights, and shares their dream"--
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Mya-Rose Craig, also known as Birdgirl, is a British Bangladeshi ornithologist and campaigner for equal rights. In February 2020, at age 17, she received an honorary doctorate in science from the University of Bristol and is said to be the youngest British person to receive such an award. She created the nonprofit organization Black2Nature to run nature camps for Black and minority children. Sabrena Khadija describes herself as a Maryland-born, West African–raised, Brooklyn-based creative, bibliophile, and anime enthusiast. She adds, “I am one of the growing number of human beings who seek inclusive and innovative spaces to explore art and creativity in meaningful and impactful ways.”