Earth Day 2011: “Say It Loud, I’m Black, Green And Proud!” April 22.

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What will you do to help the environment?  Are you doing anything now, to create a better world for future generations? “Say it loud, I’m black, green and proud!” – Majora Carter, founder of Sustainable South Bronx, on Greening The Ghetto. The first Earth Day, on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. The passage of the landmark Clean Air Act , Clean Water Act , Endangered Species Act and many other groundbreaking environmental laws soon followed. Growing out of the first Earth Day, Earth Day Network (EDN) works with over 22,000 partners in 192 countries to broaden, diversify and mobilize the environmental movement. More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world. Check out this this video featuring Majora Carter, founder of Sustainable South Bronx, on Green The Ghetto. Please leave your comments below to let the Elev8 community know what will you do to help the environment?  Are you doing anything now, to create a better world for future generations? Sending positive vibes to Elev8 – Robin Downes Related Articles: World Water Day: The Importance Of Freshwater The Spirit Of Earth Day Water, Consciousness And Intent

Earth Day 2011: “Say It Loud, I’m Black, Green And Proud!” April 22.

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