Developing Environmental Awareness Through Action with Nina Morgan

On this episode of the Black Re-Membering podcast, Nina Morgan shares her journey into environmental advocacy, highlighting her experiences with Global Awareness and Action (GAS) and the Greater Birmingham alliance to Stop Pollution (GASP). Nina's personal background and upbringing, coupled with her role as a climate and environmental justice organizer, underscore her expertise in addressing environmental challenges, particularly indoor air pollution. The conversation delved into the impact of environmental injustice on marginalized communities, emphasizing the interconnected nature of environmental issues and the significance of grassroots organizing. Nina's insights on actionable steps for getting involved in environmental advocacy, including volunteering and raising awareness, provide a compelling call to action for listeners. Her emphasis on the importance of individual engagement and the diverse opportunities for volunteerism offers valuable insights for anyone interested in environmental activism. This episode serves as a model for those seeking to make a meaningful impact in the environmental sector and highlights the critical need for ongoing efforts to address environmental injustices.

Meet Nina Morgan

Nina Morgan is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she earned her B.A. in anthropology and sociology, mapped Birmingham’s urban tree canopy using GIS, and served as a decathlete in the 2017 U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon competition. Her post-graduate work and interests span climate and environmental justice in Central Alabama, capacity building, youth organizing & sustainable agriculture. She currently works with the STAY Project, where she has the exciting opportunity to lead Black Appalachian Young & Rising (BAYR) alongside a brilliant team of folks who are committed to empowering black youth in Appalachia. In her free time Nina enjoys long drives on backroads with the music blasting, hiking with her dog and stewarding an off-grid homestead that she lovingly calls Humble Hill.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Learn effective environmental justice organizing strategies for community action. 
• Understand the impact of pollution on health and well-being. 
• Explore the pivotal role of community engagement in environmental advocacy. 
• Uncover the benefits of volunteering for environmental causes. 
• Discover effective approaches to addressing indoor air pollution challenges. 

The mission of the Black Appalachian Coalition (BLAC) is to build a multi-state campaign that amplifies black voices, dismantles the colonized narrative of Appalachia, and uses story-based strategies and solutions that center the voices and lived experiences of Black Appalachians.

For more stories and information about The Black Appalachian Coalition please visit www.blackappalachiancoalition.org.