Mighty Earth Stands for Racial Justice
Summary
Mighty Earth declares that climate justice is unattainable without racial justice, noting that environmental crises disproportionately affect Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color. The organization pledges to challenge structural oppression and prioritize the voices of those most affected by these intersecting crises.
Key insights
- Mighty Earth argues that environmental and health crises, including climate change and pollution, disproportionately impact Black communities, Indigenous peoples, and other communities of color.
- The organization asserts that the struggle against ecological crises is inextricably linked to the fight against systemic racism and white supremacy, stating that racial justice is a prerequisite for climate justice.
- Mighty Earth pledges to improve internal behaviors, prioritize the voices of the most affected communities, and defend the right to protest against police brutality.
Cite the original document
- APA
- Mighty Earth (2020). Mighty Earth Stands for Racial Justice. https://mightyearth.org/article/mighty-earth-stands-for-racial-justice/
- Chicago
- Mighty Earth. Mighty Earth Stands for Racial Justice. 2020. https://mightyearth.org/article/mighty-earth-stands-for-racial-justice/.
- Wikipedia
- {{cite press release |author=Mighty Earth |title=Mighty Earth Stands for Racial Justice |date=1 June 2020 |url=https://mightyearth.org/article/mighty-earth-stands-for-racial-justice/ |access-date=23 October 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}
- BibTeX
- @misc{mightyearth2020mighty, author = {{Mighty Earth}}, title = {{Mighty Earth Stands for Racial Justice}}, publisher = {Mighty Earth}, year = {2020}, month = jun, url = {https://mightyearth.org/article/mighty-earth-stands-for-racial-justice/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }
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