My one post from yesterday that people SHOULD be talking about.
Drowning rates among marginalized communities are too high for comfort. We are aiming to assist in lowering that number by teaching kids how to swim and providing water safety. You can help us do that ⬇️⬇️⬇️
A beautiful day sailing on Lake Superior? Sign me up! 🤩☀️
Don't miss out on the next Outdoor Afro trip near you — download our app to stay up to date & sign up for your next nature adventure.
Hope to see you on the water. 😎
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We are proud to announce Dr. Wednesday A. Jones as the 2025 recipient of Outdoor Afro's Leader of the Year Award!
Thank you Dr. Wednesday A. Jones for your stedfast commitment to connecting Black communities with the healing power of nature!
RSVP: https://t.co/MMXm6JEjwO
The winner of this year's Glamp Out Lifetime Achievement Award is Deb Haaland, former Secretary of the Interior and current New Mexico governor candidate.
The honor is ours to recognize her!
#GlampOutGoodies#DebHaaland
There's no expiration date on learning how to swim. Kayla, a recipient of our @OutdoorAfro scholarship, shares why she decided to take her skills to the next level and enroll in the Adult Advanced Beg. class.
Don't delay and enroll today! https://t.co/2PB2HHp7lJ
Black Kids Are 2x More Likely To Drown. This Organization is Offering Free Swim Lessons.
@OutdoorAfro, a national nonprofit, is helping families develop water skills and overcome historical barriers.
https://t.co/ioDIAfxJM4
Welcome back, @RueMapp! 👏🎉
Rue Mapp, a trailblazing leader in the environmental and outdoor community and founder and CEO of @OutdoorAfro, will be hosting the 2025 #GoldmanPrize ceremony in San Francisco. 🌳🥾
Tune in: Monday, April 21, at 5:30 pm PDT on @YouTube.
On behalf of @OutdoorAfro we're delighted to thank everyone who attended yesterday's reception. Founder/CEO Rue Mapp presented reps from @RepThompson & @SenAngusKing offices with the Outdoor Champion award for working on policies to enhance Black Americans’ connection to nature.
"In times of change, uncertainty, and even exhaustion, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The weight of the world’s challenges—whether social, environmental, or personal—can be relentless. But @OutdoorAfro was made for this moment." https://t.co/5xyGdnR97o
🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨
We're looking for a Program Coordinator who will support Outdoor Afro's program operations, volunteer leader coordination, and event logistics.
If you or someone you know is ready to make an impact, apply now!https://t.co/08xWuKgQOA
#NowHiring#OutdoorAfro
Reflecting on an incredible year of impact, we're asking you to step into #2025 with us by giving.
Your gift:
✊🏾 Teaches Black families to swim
🌿 Equips volunteer leaders
🖤 Grows our 60K+ outdoor network
No gift is too small! Donate now: https://t.co/Vm19wFuLw0
Too many Black children don’t know how to swim. Outdoor Afro’s #MakingWaves program is changing that—building confidence, joy, and life-saving skills.
Help us teach 500 kids to swim by Dec 31. Donate today: https://t.co/86EIO4BeWn
This December, join #OutdoorAfro in making a difference! Your gift supports:
🌲 Black leaders earning wilderness certifications
🏊🏿♀️ Families learning to swim
🎣 Access to outdoor activities like kayaking & fishing
Every gift counts this season: https://t.co/DEEKyQSdFW
Our group is hiring an Experiential Learning Coordinator to support the undergraduate and graduate medical sciences programs at Schulich. This role involves building relationships with community partners and interacting with students.
https://t.co/IOnDO5PYXX
Job ID: 37310
Freedom is a combination of e-bikes and great infrastructure. The 80 km round trip from Girona to the sea would otherwise be impossible.
The health benefits of accessing nature cannot be undervalued. It's imperative we find sustainable tools to ensure everyone enjoys this right.