The Bronx is one of New York City’s five boroughs, located in the state of New York. It shares the same boundaries as Bronx County, the country’s third-most densely inhabited county. It is also considered one of the most diverse boroughs in the city. The … Read More5) The Bronx (1898)
Muriel E. Poston is an accomplished botanist and dedicated educator working to increase underrepresented populations in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Her extensive science career crosses many universities and institutions, including Howard University, and the National Science Foundation. Her expertise in botany lies in the flora of Central and South America, specifically Panama, Nicaragua, and Ecuador with … Read MoreMuriel E. Poston (1950- )
Dr. Robert Doyle Bullard is known as the “father of environmental justice.” Over three decades, he has been a prominent activist and scholar in the field of environmental justice, which encompasses land use, transportation equity, suburban sprawl, housing, minority health, regional equity, emergency response, and community … Read MoreRobert Doyle Bullard (1946- )
Dr. John Francis is a conservationist, scholar, educator, and best-selling author. He holds a Ph.D. in Land Resources from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has served as a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador. Francis is perhaps best known for forsaking motorized vehicle transport to travel the country on foot, a … Read MoreJohn Francis (1946- )
Norris McDonald, a leading black environmentalist, is the founder and president of the African American Environmental Association (AAEA), an organization dedicated to protecting the environment, enhancing human, animal and plant ecologies, and increasing African American participation in the environmental movement. Norris McDonald was born to … Read MoreNorris McDonald (1958- )
Civic leader, environmentalist, activist, and journalist Benjamin Jealous is currently the Executive Director of the Sierra Club, one of the largest and oldest environmental defense organizations in the United States. He was named to that post on November 14, 2022 and is the first person … Read MoreBenjamin Todd Jealous (1973- )
Born on January 22, 1948 as Benjamin Franklin Chavis, Jr. in the city of Oxford, North Carolina, Benjamin Chavis Muhammad was a member of one of the most prominent African American families in North Carolina. His parents were well known educators and his ancestors included … Read MoreBenjamin Chavis Muhammad (1948- )
Edward Lancelot Miles, the Bloedel Professor Emeritus of Marine and Public Affairs at the University of Washington, Seattle, was a pioneer scientist in examining and establishing international environmental policy, particularly in the area of global climate change. He was born on December, 12, 1939 in Trinidad, … Read MoreEdward L. Miles (1939-2016)
