BIG NFP
An EJ/economic development org & creator of the Sustainable Square Mile™ system in West Woodlawn, Chicago BIG ~ an EJ and economic development organization Sign up for our newsletter: bit.ly/BIG_Newsletter BIG, NFP, “Blacks in Green”, is an environmental justice economic development 501c3 organization that serves as a bridge and catalyst among communities and their stakeholders in the design and development of green, self-sustaining, mixed-income, walkable-villages within black neighborhoods – so that every household can ultimately walk-to-work, walk-to-shop, walk-to-learn, walk-to-play – and neighbor dollars can circulate locally to limit the greenhouse gases overheating our planet. BIG conveys the risks of global warming; the health/wealth opportunities of the new green economy; the power of neighbors to lead in their city’s enviro-economic policy and practice; and the primacy of land and business ownership.
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Blacks in Green (BIG) — Environmental Justice for All Blacks in Green BIG is a national network for environmental justice and economic development. BLACKS IN GREEN CREATORS OF THE SUSTAINABLESQUARE MILE We are building the gold standard for Black community economic development. EMMETT TILL AND MAMIE TILLMOBLEY HOUSE CURRENTLY UNDERGOING RESTORATION BIG is restoring the childhood home of Civil Rights martyr Emmett Till into a museum commemorating the Till Family legacy of courage and forgiveness. Located at the center of our West Woodlawn neighborhood the museum will tell the story of Emmett Till and Mamie TillMobley and their Great Migration family.
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Incredible work, BIG! Restoring Emmett Till's childhood home into a museum is such a powerful way to honor his legacy and educate future generations. Proud to support your mission! 🙌💚
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