Why This Book Matters
Black Earth Wisdom brings together Black voices reclaiming spiritual, historical, and practical relationships with the Earth. Edited by Leah Penniman, this anthology counters colonial narratives and uplifts Black ecological knowledge as essential to the fight for justice. It reminds us that land connection is not just strategic. It is sacred.
For organizations working in sustainability, food justice, or land-based education, this book offers grounding and guidance. It helps deepen programs, shape messaging, and root environmental work in ancestral wisdom.
Use it to open dialogue with your team, inform grant narratives, or guide programming that honors the rich traditions of stewardship in Black communities. It is a critical resource for fundraisers, educators, and organizers shaping a liberatory environmental future.
Why This Book Matters
Black Earth Wisdom brings together Black voices reclaiming spiritual, historical, and practical relationships with the Earth. Edited by Leah Penniman, this anthology counters colonial narratives and uplifts Black ecological knowledge as essential to the fight for justice. It reminds us that land connection is not just strategic. It is sacred.
For organizations working in sustainability, food justice, or land-based education, this book offers grounding and guidance. It helps deepen programs, shape messaging, and root environmental work in ancestral wisdom.
Use it to open dialogue with your team, inform grant narratives, or guide programming that honors the rich traditions of stewardship in Black communities. It is a critical resource for fundraisers, educators, and organizers shaping a liberatory environmental future.