Organizational memberships

Amplify your community's voice

Join our network and amplify your community's voice for positive change.

  • NBEJN works to empower members to be stronger environmental justice advocates through

    • In-person trainings and webinars on legacy and emergent environmental concerns.

    • Theme training from capacity-building to sustainable organizing practices.

    • Technical trainings on topics such as municipal flood management planning and false climate solutions.

    Member needs and interests inform the types of training we provide. We understand the importance of the collective in affecting change. NBEJN is a place for

  • The National Black Environmental Justice Network resources members by:

    • Connecting them with funding and re-grant opportunities.

    • Education on the history and principles of environmental justice.

    NBEJN piloted a regional hub leadership program in 2022 to support seven (7) grassroots community-based organizations in expanding their capacity.

    They were allotted opportunities to attend trainings and convenings, both domestically and internationally, and supported in expanding their reach by connecting with other organizations in their regions.

    Originally founded in 1999, our Network nurtures the tender relationship between the extraordinary pioneers of this movement and the vibrant leaders who are emerging. Advancing the Principles of Environmental Justice, which remain the bedrock of our work, requires grounding our membership in the works of the past, present, and future. As our network continues to grow, we look forward to expanding our resource offerings.

  • We plan strategies collaboratively with members on addressing environmental issues through policy advancement, rapid response, and working groups focused on health, education, and international solidarity. Working groups are co-facilitated by NBEJN staff and elected leaders and meet quarterly to work towards annual goals, equitable policy and legislation, and solutions to community concerns. NBEJN is proud to utilize the strength and lived experience of our community of senior activists and environmental expert members to offer rapid response support for urgent environmental justice concerns flagged by emerging leaders and community-based organizations.

Membership form

Applications are processed by our Executive Leadership Team on a quarterly basis.

Email
NBEJN@DSCEJ.org

Phone Number
(504) 272-0956

Address
9801 Lake Forest Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70127

Frequently asked questions

  • Please see our membership application page (linked) for general information about the application process. Applications are processed semi-monthly by the NBEJN executive committee. Please allow 4-6 weeks for application processing. Once applications are accepted, you will receive a welcome email from NBEJN’s administrator containing new member information.

  • Please direct any questions about the application or membership to NBEJN’s Admin (nbejn@dscej.org).

  • NBEJN members within good standing are eligible to vote and hold elected roles within working groups and as regional hub leaders. Members have access to general body meetings as well as working group meetings. NBEJN members also have exclusive access to our archive of trainings and webinars. NBEJN members also have eligibility to be granted sponsored attendance to a plethora of environmental justice convenings, given approval by the executive committee.

  • The National Black Environmental Justice Network is rooted in the principles of environmental justice and in the fight to end environmental racism. We recognize that the roots of injustice run deep into our nation’s history and are widespread. As such, it is critical that people from diverse backgrounds come together in the fight for environmental justice. While we are a Black-led organization focused on building unity among Black environmentalists, we welcome organizations of all racial and ethnic backgrounds committed to the fight for environmental justice to apply for membership. We boast a large number of religious and civic groups whose work includes fighting for environmental justice - organizations need not be solely environmentally-focused to apply or quality for membership.

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