Frontlines to Forefront: An Evening with Jacqui Patterson and Green Umbrella
May 2 @ 6:00 pm
blaCk Coffee Lounge
Free Admission
Attend Frontlines to Forefront: An Evening with Jacqui Patterson and Green Umbrella at blaCk Coffee on May 2.
Green Umbrella and The Voice of Black Cincinnati invite you to an enriching evening of dialogue and connection at an exclusive gathering featuring Jacqui Patterson, the visionary founder of the Chisholm Legacy Project, a resource hub for Black frontline climate justice leadership. She works tirelessly to advance environmental justice, particularly in communities disproportionately affected by climate crises.
This event offers Cincinnati’s Black community leaders a unique opportunity to engage directly with a trailblazer in climate justice, recognized as one of Time Magazine’s 2024 Women of the Year. Explore transformative strategies and local initiatives with Jacqui and the team from Green Umbrella, who are spearheading local efforts in climate justice.
Enjoy discussions leveraging resources and support systems to champion environmental equity and sustainability in our communities. Prepare to be inspired and equipped to drive change within your networks.
Admission to Frontlines to Forefront: An Evening with Jacqui Patterson and Green Umbrella
Admission to Frontlines to Forefront: An Evening with Jacqui Patterson and Green Umbrella is free.
About Jacqui Patterson
Jacqui Patterson is the Founder and Executive Director of the Chisholm Legacy Project: A Resource Hub for Black Frontline Climate Justice Leadership. The mission of the Chisholm Legacy Project is rooted in a Just Transition Framework, serving as a vehicle to connect Black communities on the frontlines of climate justice with the resources to actualize visions.
Before launching the Chisholm Legacy Project, Patterson served as the Senior Director of the NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Program for over a decade. She was recently named one of Time Magazine’s Women of the Year for her revolutionary approach to climate justice.
blaCk Coffee Venue Details
Parking
Use the Cincy EZ Park App to pay for parking as appropriate. Arrive using Cincinnati METRO.
Accessibility
Black Coffee is accessible for wheelchair users.
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