Our Work

Our mission is driven by a comprehensive and strategic approach, structured around four pillars:

• Community Building Toward Self-Determination
• Movement Building for Systems Change
• Bending the Arc of Mainstream Environmentalism Towards Equity and Justice
• Black Femme Wellness

 

Each TCLP department represents a vital aspect of our efforts to promote justice and sustainability within the frontline communities we serve.

 

• • Organizing: At TCLP, organizing is at the heart of our work. We engage with frontline communities to build grassroots movements that advocate for systemic change. By fostering strong networks and equipping local, national and global leaders, we amplify collective voices and mobilize action towards achieving our shared goals. Our organizing efforts focus on uniting diverse groups to tackle pressing issues and drive impactful change from the ground up.

• Resources:

• • • RESTORE Act and Freedmen's Settlement resolution
    • Global Afro-Descendant Climate Justice Collaborative
  • [Button: Contact our Organizing team] (Link to .)

 

• Programs: Our programs are designed to educate, equip, and uplift frontline communities. We offer a wide range of initiatives that provide resources, training, and support to individuals and groups striving to create lasting change. Our programs are tailored to meet the specific needs of frontline communities, equipping them with the tools necessary to thrive.

 

Research and policy are also critical components of our work, providing the foundation for informed advocacy and decision-making. We conduct thorough research to analyze current environmental and climate-related challenges and identify effective solutions. By helping to shape policy at the local, national, and global levels, we strive to advocate for legislative changes that support our mission, ensuring Black liberation and a Just Transition for all.

 

• Resources:

• • Black Liberation and Just Transition Institute
  • Research & Reports

 

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• • Narrative Strategy: We believe in the power of storytelling to shift perspectives and drive social change. Our narrative strategy work focuses on partnering with frontline communities to help them craft compelling stories that highlight their experiences and resilience. By shaping public discourse and challenging dominant narratives, we aim to influence attitudes and inspire action towards a more equitable future. 

• Resources:

• • • Black Climate Justice Toastmasters
    • BIPOC in ECJ
  • [Button: Contact our Narrative Strategy team] (Link to ) 

 

• Black Femme Well-being: Black women and femmes have long been at the forefront of environmental and climate justice leadership, yet they frequently find themselves underappreciated and under-resourced. We offer a holistic support system tailored specifically for these resilient leaders. By providing access to coaching, healing circles, sisterships, and a wealth of entrepreneurial, community, and professional opportunities, we ensure deep investments in the well-being and leadership of Black women, who anchor so much of environmental and climate justice activism.

• Resources:

• • Black Femme Wellness webpage (new)
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Additionally, TCLP’s work expands numerous initiatives, from Advancing Justice Behind the Scenes and Black Base Building to Leading with Race and Participatory Grant Making.