Young, Gifted & Green
@younggiftedgreen.bsky.social
Young, Gifted & Green is a national civil rights and environmental justice organization.
Each year on the National Day of Mourning, we stand in solidatity with our Indigenous brothers and sisters acknowledging the truth behind "Thanksgiving". (1 of 3)
November 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Each year on the National Day of Mourning, we stand in solidatity with our Indigenous brothers and sisters acknowledging the truth behind "Thanksgiving". (1 of 3)
‼️PUBLIC NOTICE‼️
The Memphis & Shelby Co. Air Pollution Control Board will hear arguments on the xAI air permit appeal.
📅 Monday, December 15, 2025
🕐 9:30 AM CT
📍University of Memphis- University Center 499 University Drive Memphis, Tennessee 38111
🔗 bit.ly/xAIhearing
The Memphis & Shelby Co. Air Pollution Control Board will hear arguments on the xAI air permit appeal.
📅 Monday, December 15, 2025
🕐 9:30 AM CT
📍University of Memphis- University Center 499 University Drive Memphis, Tennessee 38111
🔗 bit.ly/xAIhearing
November 27, 2025 at 12:01 AM
‼️PUBLIC NOTICE‼️
The Memphis & Shelby Co. Air Pollution Control Board will hear arguments on the xAI air permit appeal.
📅 Monday, December 15, 2025
🕐 9:30 AM CT
📍University of Memphis- University Center 499 University Drive Memphis, Tennessee 38111
🔗 bit.ly/xAIhearing
The Memphis & Shelby Co. Air Pollution Control Board will hear arguments on the xAI air permit appeal.
📅 Monday, December 15, 2025
🕐 9:30 AM CT
📍University of Memphis- University Center 499 University Drive Memphis, Tennessee 38111
🔗 bit.ly/xAIhearing
🐀 DC’s rat crisis demands action.
Join The Campaign to Reduce Lead Exposure & Asthma for “Rats & Rodents: Lessons to Improve DC’s Approach”
📅 Dec 2 | 12:30–2 PM ET
🎙️ DC Health + U. of Richmond
💻 Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/84336822091
#EnvironmentalJustice #DCRats
Join The Campaign to Reduce Lead Exposure & Asthma for “Rats & Rodents: Lessons to Improve DC’s Approach”
📅 Dec 2 | 12:30–2 PM ET
🎙️ DC Health + U. of Richmond
💻 Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/84336822091
#EnvironmentalJustice #DCRats
November 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
🐀 DC’s rat crisis demands action.
Join The Campaign to Reduce Lead Exposure & Asthma for “Rats & Rodents: Lessons to Improve DC’s Approach”
📅 Dec 2 | 12:30–2 PM ET
🎙️ DC Health + U. of Richmond
💻 Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/84336822091
#EnvironmentalJustice #DCRats
Join The Campaign to Reduce Lead Exposure & Asthma for “Rats & Rodents: Lessons to Improve DC’s Approach”
📅 Dec 2 | 12:30–2 PM ET
🎙️ DC Health + U. of Richmond
💻 Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/84336822091
#EnvironmentalJustice #DCRats
MLGW will help families replace lead water lines on the private side of the meter — free of charge.
Work starts soon in ZIPs 38114, 38106, 38112, 38104, 38107 & 38108.
A major win for environmental justice & public health.
👉 mlgw.com/psr
#LeadFreeMemphis#
Work starts soon in ZIPs 38114, 38106, 38112, 38104, 38107 & 38108.
A major win for environmental justice & public health.
👉 mlgw.com/psr
#LeadFreeMemphis#
November 23, 2025 at 10:11 PM
MLGW will help families replace lead water lines on the private side of the meter — free of charge.
Work starts soon in ZIPs 38114, 38106, 38112, 38104, 38107 & 38108.
A major win for environmental justice & public health.
👉 mlgw.com/psr
#LeadFreeMemphis#
Work starts soon in ZIPs 38114, 38106, 38112, 38104, 38107 & 38108.
A major win for environmental justice & public health.
👉 mlgw.com/psr
#LeadFreeMemphis#
🗳️ Join Young, Gifted & Green for the final Faith in Action session on Voter Education & Engagement!
📅 Nov 8 • 10AM–12PM
📍 Centenary UMC, 584 E. McLemore Ave
🍎 Refreshments provided
RSVP: bit.ly/4ksldi6
#CivicEngagement #ShelbyCountyVotes
📅 Nov 8 • 10AM–12PM
📍 Centenary UMC, 584 E. McLemore Ave
🍎 Refreshments provided
RSVP: bit.ly/4ksldi6
#CivicEngagement #ShelbyCountyVotes
November 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
🗳️ Join Young, Gifted & Green for the final Faith in Action session on Voter Education & Engagement!
📅 Nov 8 • 10AM–12PM
📍 Centenary UMC, 584 E. McLemore Ave
🍎 Refreshments provided
RSVP: bit.ly/4ksldi6
#CivicEngagement #ShelbyCountyVotes
📅 Nov 8 • 10AM–12PM
📍 Centenary UMC, 584 E. McLemore Ave
🍎 Refreshments provided
RSVP: bit.ly/4ksldi6
#CivicEngagement #ShelbyCountyVotes
Wheels up! Our Youth Environmental Justice Council are headed to Washington, DC to the @PublicHealth to present their abstract: "Youth-led Climate Justice Solutions and Public Health Leadership in Memphis, Tennessee".
#YoungGiftedGreen
#YoungGiftedGreen
November 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Wheels up! Our Youth Environmental Justice Council are headed to Washington, DC to the @PublicHealth to present their abstract: "Youth-led Climate Justice Solutions and Public Health Leadership in Memphis, Tennessee".
#YoungGiftedGreen
#YoungGiftedGreen
Season 5 Ep.10 of #TheGreenAgenda drops during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week!
💬 Topic: 1 Year of Lead & Copper Rule Improvements — progress, challenges & what’s next to replace all lead pipes in the U.S.
🎙️ Kayla Shannon w/ Chakena D. Sims [@nrdc_org]
🔗 bit.ly/THEGREENAGENDA
#LeadFreeUSA
💬 Topic: 1 Year of Lead & Copper Rule Improvements — progress, challenges & what’s next to replace all lead pipes in the U.S.
🎙️ Kayla Shannon w/ Chakena D. Sims [@nrdc_org]
🔗 bit.ly/THEGREENAGENDA
#LeadFreeUSA
October 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Season 5 Ep.10 of #TheGreenAgenda drops during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week!
💬 Topic: 1 Year of Lead & Copper Rule Improvements — progress, challenges & what’s next to replace all lead pipes in the U.S.
🎙️ Kayla Shannon w/ Chakena D. Sims [@nrdc_org]
🔗 bit.ly/THEGREENAGENDA
#LeadFreeUSA
💬 Topic: 1 Year of Lead & Copper Rule Improvements — progress, challenges & what’s next to replace all lead pipes in the U.S.
🎙️ Kayla Shannon w/ Chakena D. Sims [@nrdc_org]
🔗 bit.ly/THEGREENAGENDA
#LeadFreeUSA
Water connects everything—from farmers growing the food we eat to local businesses fueling our economy.
On 10/16, we’re proud to celebrate #ImagineADayWithoutWater and show why water is essential and needs investment.
On 10/16, we’re proud to celebrate #ImagineADayWithoutWater and show why water is essential and needs investment.
October 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Water connects everything—from farmers growing the food we eat to local businesses fueling our economy.
On 10/16, we’re proud to celebrate #ImagineADayWithoutWater and show why water is essential and needs investment.
On 10/16, we’re proud to celebrate #ImagineADayWithoutWater and show why water is essential and needs investment.
Faith in Action: Healthcare, Food Justice & Racism
Join Young, Gifted & Green to explore how the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” impacts healthcare, Medicaid & SNAP.
📅 Oct 25 | 🕙 10–12
📍 1000 Cooper St
🍎 Refreshments
RSVP: bit.ly/4ksldi6
#FaithInAction #FoodJustice
Join Young, Gifted & Green to explore how the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” impacts healthcare, Medicaid & SNAP.
📅 Oct 25 | 🕙 10–12
📍 1000 Cooper St
🍎 Refreshments
RSVP: bit.ly/4ksldi6
#FaithInAction #FoodJustice
October 12, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Faith in Action: Healthcare, Food Justice & Racism
Join Young, Gifted & Green to explore how the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” impacts healthcare, Medicaid & SNAP.
📅 Oct 25 | 🕙 10–12
📍 1000 Cooper St
🍎 Refreshments
RSVP: bit.ly/4ksldi6
#FaithInAction #FoodJustice
Join Young, Gifted & Green to explore how the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” impacts healthcare, Medicaid & SNAP.
📅 Oct 25 | 🕙 10–12
📍 1000 Cooper St
🍎 Refreshments
RSVP: bit.ly/4ksldi6
#FaithInAction #FoodJustice
🚨 #LeadFree South Memphis! 🚨
Join us Sat, Sept 20 (10:30AM–1:30PM) at Gaston Park Library for canvassing! We’ll offer FREE lead paint & water testing to protect families from lead exposure.
✅ Volunteer: bit.ly/canvassmem
#EnvironmentalJustice #ProtectOurKids
Join us Sat, Sept 20 (10:30AM–1:30PM) at Gaston Park Library for canvassing! We’ll offer FREE lead paint & water testing to protect families from lead exposure.
✅ Volunteer: bit.ly/canvassmem
#EnvironmentalJustice #ProtectOurKids
September 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
🚨 #LeadFree South Memphis! 🚨
Join us Sat, Sept 20 (10:30AM–1:30PM) at Gaston Park Library for canvassing! We’ll offer FREE lead paint & water testing to protect families from lead exposure.
✅ Volunteer: bit.ly/canvassmem
#EnvironmentalJustice #ProtectOurKids
Join us Sat, Sept 20 (10:30AM–1:30PM) at Gaston Park Library for canvassing! We’ll offer FREE lead paint & water testing to protect families from lead exposure.
✅ Volunteer: bit.ly/canvassmem
#EnvironmentalJustice #ProtectOurKids
🌿 TODAY, 2–5pm @ Tom Lee Park (Sunset Canopy). Join Young, Gifted & Green’s Memphis Youth EJ Council + partners for games, learning & action. Connect with nature & community.
Register: bit.ly/weoutside2025
#WeOutside2025 #EnvironmentalJustice
Register: bit.ly/weoutside2025
#WeOutside2025 #EnvironmentalJustice
September 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
🌿 TODAY, 2–5pm @ Tom Lee Park (Sunset Canopy). Join Young, Gifted & Green’s Memphis Youth EJ Council + partners for games, learning & action. Connect with nature & community.
Register: bit.ly/weoutside2025
#WeOutside2025 #EnvironmentalJustice
Register: bit.ly/weoutside2025
#WeOutside2025 #EnvironmentalJustice
Baltimore! Let’s talk Environmental Justice.
Join @NoBoundaries21217 + @YoungGiftedGrn for our Monthly Membership Meeting:
📅 Sept 9, 2025 | 🕠 5:30–8PM (Dinner @ 5:30)
📍 Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Pl
Free RSVP 👉 bit.ly/nbcsept9
#EnvironmentalJustice
Join @NoBoundaries21217 + @YoungGiftedGrn for our Monthly Membership Meeting:
📅 Sept 9, 2025 | 🕠 5:30–8PM (Dinner @ 5:30)
📍 Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Pl
Free RSVP 👉 bit.ly/nbcsept9
#EnvironmentalJustice
September 5, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Baltimore! Let’s talk Environmental Justice.
Join @NoBoundaries21217 + @YoungGiftedGrn for our Monthly Membership Meeting:
📅 Sept 9, 2025 | 🕠 5:30–8PM (Dinner @ 5:30)
📍 Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Pl
Free RSVP 👉 bit.ly/nbcsept9
#EnvironmentalJustice
Join @NoBoundaries21217 + @YoungGiftedGrn for our Monthly Membership Meeting:
📅 Sept 9, 2025 | 🕠 5:30–8PM (Dinner @ 5:30)
📍 Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Pl
Free RSVP 👉 bit.ly/nbcsept9
#EnvironmentalJustice
🌿✨ We Outside: Youth Environment Day! ✨🌿
📅 Sat, Sept 6 | 2–5 PM
📍 Tom Lee Park (Sunset Canopy)
Food 🍔 | DJ 🎶 | Scavenger Hunt 🌳 | Giveaways 🎁 | More!
FREE & family-friendly 💚
🔗 Register: Bit.ly/weoutside2025
#WeOutside2025 #YouthPower #Memphis
📅 Sat, Sept 6 | 2–5 PM
📍 Tom Lee Park (Sunset Canopy)
Food 🍔 | DJ 🎶 | Scavenger Hunt 🌳 | Giveaways 🎁 | More!
FREE & family-friendly 💚
🔗 Register: Bit.ly/weoutside2025
#WeOutside2025 #YouthPower #Memphis
September 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🌿✨ We Outside: Youth Environment Day! ✨🌿
📅 Sat, Sept 6 | 2–5 PM
📍 Tom Lee Park (Sunset Canopy)
Food 🍔 | DJ 🎶 | Scavenger Hunt 🌳 | Giveaways 🎁 | More!
FREE & family-friendly 💚
🔗 Register: Bit.ly/weoutside2025
#WeOutside2025 #YouthPower #Memphis
📅 Sat, Sept 6 | 2–5 PM
📍 Tom Lee Park (Sunset Canopy)
Food 🍔 | DJ 🎶 | Scavenger Hunt 🌳 | Giveaways 🎁 | More!
FREE & family-friendly 💚
🔗 Register: Bit.ly/weoutside2025
#WeOutside2025 #YouthPower #Memphis
Thank you for joining us this week for Black Breastfeeding Week! We hope you have learned how Black Breastfeeding intersects with plastic pollution and environmental justice!
#PlasticPollutes #EnvironmentalJustice #BlackBreastfeedingWeek
#PlasticPollutes #EnvironmentalJustice #BlackBreastfeedingWeek
August 31, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Thank you for joining us this week for Black Breastfeeding Week! We hope you have learned how Black Breastfeeding intersects with plastic pollution and environmental justice!
#PlasticPollutes #EnvironmentalJustice #BlackBreastfeedingWeek
#PlasticPollutes #EnvironmentalJustice #BlackBreastfeedingWeek
Many Black communities like those in Cancer Alley in LA live alarmingly close to plastic manufacturing plants. This proximity exposes families to harmful pollutants that can negatively impact breastfeeding and overall maternal health.
#PlasticPollutes #BlackBreastfeedingWeek
#PlasticPollutes #BlackBreastfeedingWeek
August 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Many Black communities like those in Cancer Alley in LA live alarmingly close to plastic manufacturing plants. This proximity exposes families to harmful pollutants that can negatively impact breastfeeding and overall maternal health.
#PlasticPollutes #BlackBreastfeedingWeek
#PlasticPollutes #BlackBreastfeedingWeek
Join @younggiftedgreen TONIGHT 6PM ET/5PM CT on IG Live w/ Memphis Councilwoman Michalyn Easter-Thomas talking all things Black Breastfeeding & #EnvironmentalJustice #PlasticPollutes
August 25, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Join @younggiftedgreen TONIGHT 6PM ET/5PM CT on IG Live w/ Memphis Councilwoman Michalyn Easter-Thomas talking all things Black Breastfeeding & #EnvironmentalJustice #PlasticPollutes
🌍 “Environmental justice is about life expectancy—about whether children can reach their full potential.” – Mustafa Santiago Ali
Clean air, safe water, and healthy communities aren’t optional—they’re rights. Protecting the planet = protecting our kids’ futures.
#EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateEquity
Clean air, safe water, and healthy communities aren’t optional—they’re rights. Protecting the planet = protecting our kids’ futures.
#EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateEquity
August 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
🌍 “Environmental justice is about life expectancy—about whether children can reach their full potential.” – Mustafa Santiago Ali
Clean air, safe water, and healthy communities aren’t optional—they’re rights. Protecting the planet = protecting our kids’ futures.
#EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateEquity
Clean air, safe water, and healthy communities aren’t optional—they’re rights. Protecting the planet = protecting our kids’ futures.
#EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateEquity
🚨 South Memphis Canvassing Day! 🚨
Sat, Aug 23 | 10:30AM–1:30PM
📍 Gaston Community Ctr, 1048 S 3rd St
EJ leaders will canvass neighborhoods impacted by lead—offering FREE paint & water testing. 💧🎨
✅ Volunteer: bit.ly/canvassmem
Let’s make #SouthMemphis #LeadFree!
Sat, Aug 23 | 10:30AM–1:30PM
📍 Gaston Community Ctr, 1048 S 3rd St
EJ leaders will canvass neighborhoods impacted by lead—offering FREE paint & water testing. 💧🎨
✅ Volunteer: bit.ly/canvassmem
Let’s make #SouthMemphis #LeadFree!
August 18, 2025 at 12:04 AM
🚨 South Memphis Canvassing Day! 🚨
Sat, Aug 23 | 10:30AM–1:30PM
📍 Gaston Community Ctr, 1048 S 3rd St
EJ leaders will canvass neighborhoods impacted by lead—offering FREE paint & water testing. 💧🎨
✅ Volunteer: bit.ly/canvassmem
Let’s make #SouthMemphis #LeadFree!
Sat, Aug 23 | 10:30AM–1:30PM
📍 Gaston Community Ctr, 1048 S 3rd St
EJ leaders will canvass neighborhoods impacted by lead—offering FREE paint & water testing. 💧🎨
✅ Volunteer: bit.ly/canvassmem
Let’s make #SouthMemphis #LeadFree!
Join us TONIGHT 5PM CT/6PM ET on Facebook & YouTube Live for Season 5 Episode 7 of #TheGreenAgenda on the topic "Heatwaves & Health: Navigating Rising Temperatures".
Learn more + Register at bit.ly/THEGREENAGENDA.
#YoungGiftedGreen #ActOnClimate #EnvironmentalJustice
Learn more + Register at bit.ly/THEGREENAGENDA.
#YoungGiftedGreen #ActOnClimate #EnvironmentalJustice
July 31, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Join us TONIGHT 5PM CT/6PM ET on Facebook & YouTube Live for Season 5 Episode 7 of #TheGreenAgenda on the topic "Heatwaves & Health: Navigating Rising Temperatures".
Learn more + Register at bit.ly/THEGREENAGENDA.
#YoungGiftedGreen #ActOnClimate #EnvironmentalJustice
Learn more + Register at bit.ly/THEGREENAGENDA.
#YoungGiftedGreen #ActOnClimate #EnvironmentalJustice
We showed up and showed out at the #YoungGiftedGreen Essence Experience Celebrating Black Women in #EnvironmentalJustice! This is an annual reminder and call to action to #TrustBlackWomen and fight for #ClimateJustice💪🏿
See y'all at Essence 2026!
📷 Remember This Video
#EssenceFestival #Essence
See y'all at Essence 2026!
📷 Remember This Video
#EssenceFestival #Essence
July 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
We showed up and showed out at the #YoungGiftedGreen Essence Experience Celebrating Black Women in #EnvironmentalJustice! This is an annual reminder and call to action to #TrustBlackWomen and fight for #ClimateJustice💪🏿
See y'all at Essence 2026!
📷 Remember This Video
#EssenceFestival #Essence
See y'all at Essence 2026!
📷 Remember This Video
#EssenceFestival #Essence
Baltimore, Flint, Memphis & DC! Today is the last day to apply for our nationally renowned Environmental Justice Griot Program. Learn more + apply at bit.ly/ejgriotapplication.
July 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Baltimore, Flint, Memphis & DC! Today is the last day to apply for our nationally renowned Environmental Justice Griot Program. Learn more + apply at bit.ly/ejgriotapplication.
🌍 “Environmental justice embraces the principle that all people and communities are entitled to equal protection…” — Dr. Robert Bullard
🧠 Pollution, disinvestment & neglect don’t just harm the body—they wear down the mind.
Mental health is an EJ issue.
#MentalHealthMonday #EJ4All
🧠 Pollution, disinvestment & neglect don’t just harm the body—they wear down the mind.
Mental health is an EJ issue.
#MentalHealthMonday #EJ4All
July 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🌍 “Environmental justice embraces the principle that all people and communities are entitled to equal protection…” — Dr. Robert Bullard
🧠 Pollution, disinvestment & neglect don’t just harm the body—they wear down the mind.
Mental health is an EJ issue.
#MentalHealthMonday #EJ4All
🧠 Pollution, disinvestment & neglect don’t just harm the body—they wear down the mind.
Mental health is an EJ issue.
#MentalHealthMonday #EJ4All
THANK YOU to the 200+ guests and our phenomenal speakers that joined us for our 3rd Annual Celebration of Black Women in #EnvironmentalJustice. Let's continue to stand on EJ business & draw the strength of our ancestors. See you at Essence 2026!
#YoungGiftedGreen #ESSENCEFest25
#YoungGiftedGreen #ESSENCEFest25
July 6, 2025 at 9:32 PM
THANK YOU to the 200+ guests and our phenomenal speakers that joined us for our 3rd Annual Celebration of Black Women in #EnvironmentalJustice. Let's continue to stand on EJ business & draw the strength of our ancestors. See you at Essence 2026!
#YoungGiftedGreen #ESSENCEFest25
#YoungGiftedGreen #ESSENCEFest25
🗣️ Crime. Layoffs. Housing. Education takeovers. Our communities are under pressure—and our voices are left out.
That’s why we’re joining Faith in Action to move from fear ➡️ faith ➡️ action.
📅 Aug–Nov civic sessions. Let’s rise.
#YoungGiftedAndGreen #FaithInAction #VoterEngagement
That’s why we’re joining Faith in Action to move from fear ➡️ faith ➡️ action.
📅 Aug–Nov civic sessions. Let’s rise.
#YoungGiftedAndGreen #FaithInAction #VoterEngagement
July 1, 2025 at 1:15 AM
🗣️ Crime. Layoffs. Housing. Education takeovers. Our communities are under pressure—and our voices are left out.
That’s why we’re joining Faith in Action to move from fear ➡️ faith ➡️ action.
📅 Aug–Nov civic sessions. Let’s rise.
#YoungGiftedAndGreen #FaithInAction #VoterEngagement
That’s why we’re joining Faith in Action to move from fear ➡️ faith ➡️ action.
📅 Aug–Nov civic sessions. Let’s rise.
#YoungGiftedAndGreen #FaithInAction #VoterEngagement
The 2025 EJ Griot Project Applications are officially open! This summer intensive program is great for aspiring #EnvironmentalJustice leaders in Baltimore, Flint, Memphis & DC. Learn more + apply by July 18, 2025 at bit.ly/ejgriotapplication #YoungGiftedGreen
June 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The 2025 EJ Griot Project Applications are officially open! This summer intensive program is great for aspiring #EnvironmentalJustice leaders in Baltimore, Flint, Memphis & DC. Learn more + apply by July 18, 2025 at bit.ly/ejgriotapplication #YoungGiftedGreen