Black & Brown Faces in America's Wild Places (20th Anniversary Edition)
African Americans Making Nature and the Environment a Part of Their Everyday Lives
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Dudley Edmondson- Popular, proven title: the first edition (9781591931737) sold through its print run
- Impact of first edition was felt across the country; during the Obama Administration, it landed the author an invitation to the White House for the signing of America’s Great Outdoors Initiative
- 20th Anniversary Edition addresses the lack of racial diversity in outdoor wilderness areas across the United States and attempts to give African Americans a voice when it comes to decisions about wild spaces
- Promotes diversity in outdoor wilderness areas via interviews with 19 African Americans and the author himself, who have active roles in nature, including policymakers, park rangers, outdoor sports enthusiasts, and others with nature-centered careers
- Includes a bit of American history—and personal history—in every account
- Shares each individual’s experiences, passions, and hopes for the future
- Open platform to express concerns about environmental and social issues
- Gets at the heart of what drew each individual to the outdoors, how they first became involved with nature, why they value those experiences, and why they believe people of color are underrepresented in this country’s natural landscape
- Sparks conversations about the connection between this topic and issues like social justice, racial prejudice, personal safety, economics, and cultural traditions
- Encourages African Americans to regard wild places as safe environments where they can learn about the natural world
- Presents a set of “outdoor role models” for African American kids, so they can see that the outdoors is very much a “black thing”
- Encourages African American youths to consider careers in the outdoors
- Author is an acclaimed photographer, filmmaker, and presenter
- Provides a foundation for discussion about the future of our wild places
- Strives to inspire people of color to take up the torch of conservation and carry it forward on behalf of all future generations
Publication
2025
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Adventure Publications
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