Both as founder of The Undivide Project and in my academic explorations, I decided it was time to revive my Medium page. …

The term “hacking the earth” has been used by some “tech for good” advocates as a metaphor for using innovative technology to address pressing global challenges, such as climate change and disaster risk reduction. …

In August, a group of young people from Montana achieved an unprecedented victory in a climate change trial. As I wrote for Forbes.com these mark the beginning of a new era in environmental litigation. …

According to the last U.S. Census, 60% of the African-American population lives in just ten states. Those also happen to be some of the most climate-vulnerable states in the country. Of them, many are also low GDP states and have issues with access to Internet infrastructure. …

To paraphrase William Faulkner, to be a Southerner is to be required to explain. This is true across many lives and many contexts. Over the course of my life growing up in the South and then having the opportunity to travel, people always want an explanation. Why do we live…

At the heart of all of my work lies a profound recognition of the importance of community and the power of shared experiences. This past week, I was on travel working, thinking and reconnecting in my home state. I had the honor of collaborating with community leaders in Louisiana, embarking…

“Why Don’t You Go Work in Some of These Poor Black Communities?” Unpacking Misogynoir in Climate Justice and Digital Equity Movements In the journey towards climate justice and digital equity, the presence of misogynoir within these movements remains a significant barrier. Misogynoir, a term coined by queer black feminist Moya…

Addressing environmental injustice, digital connectivity and climate resilience in Anacostia, Washington, DC. All communities have champions and experts — we just have to meet and learn to let them lead. All communities have assets, especially BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) and poor communities that understand very well how to deal with adverse situations. And every community deserves the chance to…

— Especially for the most vulnerable I had the pleasure of writing a piece with one of my “Undivide Project” colleagues about the need to democratize climate information. In short, communities often lack the necessary resources and access to information to adequately address and adapt to climate change. …