Louisville has experienced clashes between armed militia and Black Lives Matter (BLM) protesters, reflecting broader demonstrations across American cities. These confrontations, often reported by

Louisville has experienced clashes between armed militia and Black Lives Matter (BLM) protesters, reflecting broader demonstrations across American cities. These confrontations, often reported by news outlets like the Lexington Herald Leader, are largely fueled by calls for justice.

Specifically, protesters demand accountability for the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old EMT, by Louisville Metro Police officers on March 13, 2020. In one notable incident, a heavily armed group calling themselves "American patriots" retreated from downtown after being confronted by BLM activists.

Black communities have a long, complex relationship with American soil, marked by systemic racism and dispossession. This history directly connects to current "food apartheid" and the rise of the

Black communities have a long, complex relationship with American soil, marked by systemic racism and dispossession. This history directly connects to current "food apartheid" and the rise of the Black farming movement, worker cooperatives, and sustainable practices aimed at ensuring healthy, local food access for all.

The San Francisco Foundation and The Commonwealth Club of California hosted a discussion on November 8, 2021, exploring these critical issues. Doria Robinson, Executive Director of Urban Tilth, and Andrea Talley, Worker-Owner of Mandela Grocery Cooperative, shared insights. Noted author Natalie Baszile moderated the conversation.

The Commonwealth Club, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, makes programs like this possible. Learn more and become a member: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/membership.

Dr. Robert Bullard, Director of the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University, announced the center's Black History Month theme: "Land Loss, Just

Dr. Robert Bullard, Director of the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University, announced the center's Black History Month theme: "Land Loss, Just Compensation for Shiloh."

This year's focus is on black land loss, specifically in Shiloh, South Alabama. The community is experiencing land and wealth loss due to a highway project, highlighting critical environmental justice and transportation concerns.

Our webinar series examines the colonial legacies of introducing cows to the Americas, which profoundly altered human-land relationships. Cattle grazing fueled colonial projects and capitalist

Our webinar series examines the colonial legacies of introducing cows to the Americas, which profoundly altered human-land relationships. Cattle grazing fueled colonial projects and capitalist economies, leading to the loss of Native lives, livelihoods, and culture.

This panel will discuss these historical impacts and explore pathways forward, including regenerative practices, food justice, land equity, and restoring traditional knowledge for healthy communities and living landscapes. Experts like Dr. Linda Alvarez, Dr. Liz Carlisle (author of *Healing Grounds*), and Dr. Rosa Ficek (whose article inspired this panel) will lead the conversation.

For past webinars, visit [takeextinctionoffyourplate.com/webinars-%26-other-media](https://takeextinctionoffyourplate.com/webinars-%26-other-media). Check out our new website at [grazingfacts.com](https://grazingfacts.com/) and find Jennifer Molidor on Twitter: @JenniferMolidor.

People of color are disproportionately impacted by environmental degradation yet remain underrepresented in environmental organizations and discussions. This month, we feature Andrés Jimenez,

People of color are disproportionately impacted by environmental degradation yet remain underrepresented in environmental organizations and discussions. This month, we feature Andrés Jimenez, Executive Director of Green2.0, an organization dedicated to increasing diversity in environmental justice conversations.

Jimenez brings extensive experience, having previously served as Senior Director of Government Affairs for Citizens' Climate Lobby, Associate Director of Government Relations at Ocean Conservancy, and worked on Capitol Hill for Reps. Linda Sanchez and Howard Berman.

For more information: CCL's May Action Sheet, CCL's June Conference, May Pre Call Video.

In this video, one wolf pack collaborates to hunt a hare that can sprint up to 60 km/h, while another pack attempts to outmaneuver a weakened elk. The dynamics of these hunts showcase the

In this video, one wolf pack collaborates to hunt a hare that can sprint up to 60 km/h, while another pack attempts to outmaneuver a weakened elk. The dynamics of these hunts showcase the strategic teamwork of wolves in nature.

Explore more captivating content from BBC Earth, including the Best of BBC Earth and Best Animal Fights. Subscribe to our channel here and sign up for our newsletter for the latest updates here.

The Center for Biological Diversity experienced a fast and successful 2025, despite multiple investigations and attacks from President Trump and far-right House members aimed at intimidation.

The Center for Biological Diversity experienced a fast and successful 2025, despite multiple investigations and attacks from President Trump and far-right House members aimed at intimidation. These efforts failed to slow us down.

Since Trump's second inauguration on January 20, we have filed 65 lawsuits. These actions targeted destructive policies, climate-killing fossil fuels, widespread chemical approvals, and the despoilment of vital ecosystems like the Everglades. We also fought corruption threatening wilderness areas and defended national parks from exploitation.

We are deeply grateful for your continued faith and anticipate more hard-fought battles and victories in 2026.

Durham Regional Police Service seeks public assistance to locate Brooklynn, a 14-year-old Indigenous girl missing from Oshawa, Ontario, since May 4, 2026. She has brown eyes, long black hair, is

Durham Regional Police Service seeks public assistance to locate Brooklynn, a 14-year-old Indigenous girl missing from Oshawa, Ontario, since May 4, 2026. She has brown eyes, long black hair, is 5'5" with a slim build, and was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, black Ugg boots, and carrying a beige backpack. Brooklynn was last seen in Oshawa near Ritson Road North and Pentland Street and may be in Toronto. Police and her family are concerned for her well-being.

If you have information on Brooklynn's whereabouts, please contact the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) at 1-888-579-1520. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report online at www.p3tips.com.

Join Jeff Corwin as he explores critical conservation challenges facing amazing mammals. He travels to New England to help care for orphaned black bear cubs, learning about their unique behaviors

Join Jeff Corwin as he explores critical conservation challenges facing amazing mammals. He travels to New England to help care for orphaned black bear cubs, learning about their unique behaviors and threats from pollution and habitat loss. At the Kilham Bear Center, Corwin assists in preparing cubs like Flower and Dover for release, a process involving sedation, health checks, and ear tagging to ensure their wild future.

Corwin also visits Florida to meet orphaned baby manatees, understanding habitat threats and rescue efforts. He aids veterinarians in healing injured opossums for their return to nature. This journey underscores that nearly a quarter of all mammals face extinction, emphasizing the urgent need for conservation to protect the remaining wild species.

Join us for an exclusive talk with journalist and political strategist Jasmyne Cannick. Following wealthy socialite Ed Buck's conviction for crimes including the deaths of Gemmel Moore and Timothy

Join us for an exclusive talk with journalist and political strategist Jasmyne Cannick. Following wealthy socialite Ed Buck's conviction for crimes including the deaths of Gemmel Moore and Timothy Dean, Cannick stated, "Ed Buck is going to pay for the crimes he committed...to an entire community of Black men here." Her persistence was crucial in bringing this sordid story to light.

Cannick founded Justice for Gemmel and All of Ed Buck’s Victims, extending her advocacy beyond journalism. She co-founded My Hood Votes and the National Black Justice Coalition, the nation's largest Black LGBTQ civil rights organization. This event is presented by The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, established in 1903.

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