Published in The New Climate.·PinnedWhat is Climate Justice? It’s more than just a trending term.We see “climate justice” trending on our socials almost every time there is a global meeting on climate change. That is a good thing. But it is important to understand what it is and why it is. Climate justice describes the movement to ensure that the impact of climate change…Climate Justice4 min readClimate Justice4 min read
PinnedReturning to Medium: Hoping for nuanced dialogues and defining digital justiceBoth as founder of The Undivide Project and in my academic explorations, I decided it was time to revive my Medium page. …Digital Divide2 min readDigital Divide2 min read
Feb 28Celebrating The Undivide Project’s First Anniversary: A Year of Progress Towards Digital Justice and Climate ResilienceIt has been one year since The Undivide Project (T-UP) was born out of frustration and a desire for change. This organization was created to address the systemic divestment of BIPOC and rural communities, which are often viewed as sacrificial lambs for the progress of those with the knowledge, skills…Black Women2 min readBlack Women2 min read
Feb 2This #BHM — Why Climate and Digital Justice MatterClimate justice and digital justice are two of the most pressing issues facing African-American communities today. In the face of growing environmental and economic challenges, it is essential that these communities have access to the tools and resources they need to thrive and build a better future. Justice is a…Black History Month2 min readBlack History Month2 min read
Jan 3What is “The Undivide Project”?This 2023, I decided to come back to my Medium account. Every month, I will have a longer form piece related to my work addressing digital and climate injustice, and my experiences trying to do that work. One of my topics is the social impact nonprofit I started. It’s called…Climate Justice2 min readClimate Justice2 min read
Oct 13, 2022Re-link to Authority Magazine piece and maybe some inspo to begin writing again?https://medium.com/authority-magazine/social-impact-heroes-why-how-monica-sanders-of-the-undivided-project-is-helping-to-change-our-409d2784f51b1 min read1 min read
Apr 25, 2021Repairing Us: Redlining, Hazards and the East CoastRedlining is the term coined to refer to a practice of rating neighborhoods by desirability for purposes of federally backed mortgages. The practice began in the 1930’s when the Federal Housing Authority and Home Owners’ Loan was created to ensure loans. Neighborhoods were rated “A” through “D” with those in…Resilience4 min readResilience4 min read
Apr 19, 2021Repairing Us, Doing Better: Baltimoreans coming back from environmental injustice and CoronavirusIn my previous post in this series, I took a deep dive into Newark, New Jersey and the COVID-19 and poverty related challenges face by African-American and Latina women. This week we look at Baltimore, Maryland, “Charm City”, home of the Orioles and site of some of the worst environmental…Environmental Justice4 min readEnvironmental Justice4 min read
Apr 10, 2021Repairing Us: The case for acknowledging the massive loss of life and opportunities in BIPOC communities due to COVID-19We read the death toll numbers, infection rates and hear politicians, academics and business leaders speak generally about disparate impacts. However, I questioned the extent to which any have looked deeply into BIPOC communities’ losses during COVID-19. …Bipoc Stories3 min readBipoc Stories3 min read
Oct 25, 2020Election 2020: why “healing” is not enough, and the social justice work must not stopThis year was one of awakening for many of us. We realized that America is not built for all of us, never was and never will be unless we start the difficult process of rethinking this society. I think about redlining and the vestiges which still haunt urban communities via…Racial Justice2 min readRacial Justice2 min read