In the second installment of The OBSERVER’s series, former Sierra Club president Aaron Mair argues that recent departures of Black leaders reflect deeper issues of governance, power and institutional culture. He describes a “pattern of disposal,” where Black leadership is elevated publicly but undermined internally, raising broader concerns about authenticity and accountability within the environmental movement.
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Former Sierra Club Foundation director sues over alleged internal racism
By James Pollard and Matt BrownThe Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — It seemed like a high-profile opportunity to lead an influential environmental group’s ambitious new push for green energy financing. And so, in May 2023, Pedro da Silva joined the Sierra Club Foundation, the charitable arm for the nonprofit started by naturalist John Muir. […]