Benjamin Jealous, the first Black executive director of the Sierra Club, has been placed on leave amid controversy, with allies alleging he is the target of racial discrimination, misinformation, and double standards. Supporters argue Jealous inherited financial and cultural challenges and is being scapegoated for necessary decisions, while critics accuse him of failing to meet internal commitments and alienating staff.
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Love for the outdoors is a gift that pays forward
Rocky Milburn, a 75-year-old White man from a low-income neighborhood, has been an Outings Leader with the Sierra Club’s Inspiring Connections Outdoors program for more than 25 years, sharing his love of the outdoors with youth from underserved communities and inspiring them to explore and enjoy nature.
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It’s time to put an end to lead in American drinking water
The Biden-Harris administration, community organizers, advocacy groups, the federal government, and private companies are working together to address the threat of lead poisoning, with the goal of ensuring equity in lead line replacement plans and preventing future health crises.