All graphics by Leah Thomas (@greengirlleah).

Heal the Ocean stands in solidarity with those speaking out against the racial injustices facing our Black Community and Communities of Color.The fight to protect the environment is interconnected to social justice issues, and environmental goals cannot be achieved without fighting for social justice for marginalized communities. The term intersectional environmentalism describes what exists, and it is important to understand this phenomenon as we move forward solving environmental problems.
We want to share the artful words of Carpinteria-based activist and eco-communicator Leah Thomas (@greengirlleah), and to remind our supporters of the importance of the Black Lives Matter Movement. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color deserve to feel safe and protected everywhere. To us, that also means our ocean, our beaches, our coastlines, our trails, our parks, our creeks and streams, and all of our most treasured open spaces need to be a safe and open refuge that encourage and support everyone.
We are honored to share the precepts of Intersectional Environmentalismwith you here, and we hope you will take the pledge with us:

In peace,

All of us at Heal the Ocean