On February 10, 2016 a group of Black Millennials from across the country came together to determine how they could best support their brothers and sisters in Flint, Michigan due to the Flint Water Crisis. On that day, a movement was born. For 8 years, we have learned that environmental racism does not just exist in Flint, but in nearly every single majority Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and economically disadvantaged city in America. Our work is the same…but our new assignment is bigger! On today, February 10, 2024 we are proud to announce our rebirth.
We have transitioned to Young, Gifted & Green where we will work nationally and statewide in Maryland, Michigan, Tennessee, and Washington, DC.
Mission
Young, Gifted & Green’s mission is to empower communities to take action and advocate against the crisis of lead exposure and environmental injustice in disadvantaged communities.
Vision
Young, Gifted & Green envisions a nation where community leaders unite to reduce lead exposure and promote environmental justice in disadvantaged communities.
Core Values
1. Community
2. Education
3. Disadvantaged Communities
4. Environmental Justice & Equity
5. A #LeadFreeUSA
4 Point Action Plan
1. Raise funds and cultivate resources to improve the quality of life of communities impacted by lead exposure and environmental injustice.
2. Advocate for the eradication of lead in air, consumer products, housing, soil, and water.
3. Educate & equip the general public with digestible information regarding lead, lead exposure and environmental injustice.
4. Build coalitions with like-minded organizations.
