Black Environmental Leaders (BEL)

#ICYMI: Data centers are developing their own energy sources to fuel AI, but why? Scroll to learn more.

AI is here and causing environmental harm and is not slowing down, so where do we go from here? loom.ly/S9FRPcA

More and more people are relying on AI to simplify their everyday lives at the cost of the environment. Beginning last month, energy costs increased by at least 20% nationwide as a result of AI and the rates look to keep rising as demand grows. loom.ly/C_uJzRU

The Big Beautiful Bill has been signed into law. Here's what it means for the environment.

Last week was a historic moment that took years of work & community to come to fruition. The John Jordan marker is available for all to see & we're proud to be part of making it a reality. Learn more about it at cleveland.com & freshwatercleveland.com #BELinthenews

A controversial solar project in Knox County received approval. Frasier Solar will put solar panels on swaths of disconnected farmland in Miller and Clinton townships and in Mount Vernon. The project is about 800 acres & will involve 250,000 solar panels. loom.ly/4dPNtuE

#ICYMI: On Sunday, we held the Dedication Ceremony for John Jordan. The marker is a project that was five years in the making. Special thank you to all who came out to the ceremony and to all of the project supporters. You can read more about the marker at @signalcleveland

Space is still available for Sunday's dedication ceremony. Join us in honoring the life of John Jordan as part of the EJI Community Remembrance Project. loom.ly/uDlVQEo

The EJI Dedication Ceremony in honor of John Jordan is this coming Sunday, June 22 at 12:30pm. We hope to see you there! Reserve your spot today: loom.ly/uDlVQEo

The EJI Community Remembrance project launched in 2015, and has since placed over 80 historical markers at public sites where racial violence occurred. This year, John Jordan is receiving a historical marker scroll to learn more about him.

Join us tomorrow for the Wrongfully Accused Conversation led by Laurese Glover and Ru-El Sailor. This is a free event, reserve your spot now: loom.ly/mFSqsdo

Next week we will be at Elizabeth Baptist Church for the EJI Dedication Ceremony in honor of John Jordan. Join us on June 22 at 12:30pm as we remember the legacy of John Jordan. Register today: loom.ly/zbCBJAo

The Community Remembrance Project Events continue this weekend with the Wrongfully Accused Conversation led by Laurese Glover and Ru-El Sailor. As always, this event is free and open to all, but registration is required. loom.ly/mFSqsdo

There are still a few spots available for tomorrow's Make Art, Talk Race event. This event aims to help others see how to cross the lines of differences and build connections in a fun and creative way. Reserve your spot today. loom.ly/AozMIyU

Join us this Saturday for the Make Art, Talk Race event. This interactive session will include art making and a facilitated discussion about racism. This is a free event, but capacity is limited to 50. Reserve your spot today! loom.ly/AozMIyU

Did you know that BEL has different membership tiers? Visit our website for more information on our membership opportunities and consider joining the BEL community 💚

Join us on May 30th at 11:30am for the Intergenerational Luncheon in honor of John Jordan. We hope to see you there!

BEL depends largely on donations to continue being a resource in the community. Consider donating to the organization and being a part of our legacy. There are several ways to donate, learn more on our website. loom.ly/0HSKqVs 💚

Thank you to everyone who joined us this week for the Inaugural Environmental Justice Summit! If you attended this week, let us know in the comments what your favorite part was. We look forward to continuing this in the future!

#ICYMI: Cincinnati City Council voted to approve $34,000 to help put solar panels on the fleet maintenance garage & the department of public services facility will join 40 other city buildings with on-site renewable energy. Read the full story at wvxu.org