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We Need Nature Now More Than Ever

December 4, 2014May 4, 2017 RueLeave a Comment on We Need Nature Now More Than Ever

Call to Action Join Outdoor Afros around the country on December 13th for a Healing Hike #HealingHike Right now we […]

blog, Civil Rights, Community, Leadership, Outdoor Afro Leadership Team, Reflections, stories, Uncategorized for_blog

Introducing the Outdoor Afro Leadership Fellows of 2014!

March 19, 2014May 3, 2017 Rue4 Comments on Introducing the Outdoor Afro Leadership Fellows of 2014!

What might a Los Angeles women’s health practitioner, a DC public policy director, and a Seattle real estate appraiser have […]

blog, Leadership, Outdoor Afro Leadership Team, stories black people, diversity in nature, for_blog, Outdoor Afro Leadership

Apply to Join the 2014 Outdoor Afro Leadership Team Today!

February 13, 2014May 3, 2017 RueLeave a Comment on Apply to Join the 2014 Outdoor Afro Leadership Team Today!

Do you have a passion for the outdoors and want to share it with others?  Consider applying to join the 2014 Outdoor […]

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REI and Outdoor Afro: Continued Partnership in 2014!

January 9, 2014May 3, 2017 RueLeave a Comment on REI and Outdoor Afro: Continued Partnership in 2014!

We are so grateful to announce a new year of partnership between REI and Outdoor Afro to help inform and […]

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That’s a Wrap Chicago!

November 25, 2013May 3, 2017 RueLeave a Comment on That’s a Wrap Chicago!

By: Outdoor Afro Leader Viva Yeboah This past Saturday, Outdoor Afro Chicago wrapped up 2013 with a hike along the […]

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TRE Los Angeles and Outdoor Afro

November 21, 2013May 3, 2017 alishapyeLeave a Comment on TRE Los Angeles and Outdoor Afro

Alisha here, Outdoor Afro leader of Los Angeles. Sunday we were invited by the amazing Nkem Of TRE Los Angeles […]

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Chicago Afros Ain’t Scared of Rain: Fall Camping Adventure

October 26, 2013May 3, 2017 Viva4 Comments on Chicago Afros Ain’t Scared of Rain: Fall Camping Adventure

By: Viva Yeboah, Outdoor Afro Leader, Chicago Recently, Outdoor Afro Chicago went on a fall overnight camping trip to Kankakee […]

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Of Deer, Lighthouses, and the Cold War: An Outdoor Afro Adventure in a Local National Park

September 16, 2013May 3, 2017 RueLeave a Comment on Of Deer, Lighthouses, and the Cold War: An Outdoor Afro Adventure in a Local National Park

Written by Northern California Outdoor Afro Leader Teresa Baker Last weekend, Outdoor Afros gathered to walk the Bonitas Lighthouse trail, […]

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Junior Outdoor Afro Leaders Get Their Research On!

May 21, 2013May 3, 2017 Rue2 Comments on Junior Outdoor Afro Leaders Get Their Research On!

Les Franklin, a member of the Junior Outdoor Afro Youth Leadership Team (JOALT) and student at University of Maryland Eastern […]

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