At 15, the world was my oyster.
I had Dr. Dre on permanent rotation, a dog-eared copy of Siddhartha was my pocket guide to life, and the film Malcolm X would change me forever.
Now in its 15th year, Grist is where you’ll find me meditating on issues of environmental justice — revealing the chronic effects of pollution and climate change on communities of color and highlighting the people who are fighting for a better future.
But to stay on the path to eco-enlightenment, Grist and I need your support.
Help us out with a birthday gift of $15 so that we can hit our goal of 2,500 donations by May 20.
We promise to keep delivering the best and boldest green news available — by any means necessary.
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