Fort Negrita Blog

  we were featured on the weather channel for EARTH MONTH 2021! this was the first time we got to talk about our transition to a cooperative on a large platform.  check out the full video!

MORE eco-habits and LESS waste this earth month with NEW SWAG from the fort! you've been waiting for a moment to jump into a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle and with our newest reusable goods, the opportunity is RIPE! for EARTH Month, we are giving you a FREE 2-in-1 napkin when you purchase our engraved reusable bamboo spork and collapsible steel straw. add all three to your cart and the discount will automatic display at checkout.  SHOP NOW

This EARTH Month, Fort Negrita celebrates 9 years of earth advocacy.The Fort was started initially as way to bring awareness to our community about an alternative to the crusty-wasteful-capitalistic-status quo, and the purpose is still the same TIL THIS DAY!In 2013, we talked basic eco-friendly talk, then we punted to a disciplined zero waste lifestyle, and now we are a budding cooperative business.Go back in time with us and take a look at our growth (and Ree’s hair changes 💇🏾) over the years.#1 - CNN (2015)Our zero waste debut to the world.#2 - ESSENCE Magazine (2016)Happy to be featured alongside EJ advocate @professorfulton and...

we GATHERED for an interactive dialogue from FORT NEGRITA'S steering committee. Alsie Parks @alsiealsiealsieNene Igietseme @nvismilesAnamarie Shreeves @reefromthefort Andrea Blanton @food_earth_birth Abiodun Henderson @anisa_n_malachis_mama Zahra Alabanza @zahra_ala Avery Jackson @avryjxn Dominique Bercy @beastmodeberc this was the first time stars of #aconstellationcalled tribe will shared the gems they have gained over the last decade while living, playing, working, hurting, healing and offering in ATLANTA through a cooperative community model dedicated to BLACK PLEASURE and LIBERATION.  Learn more about how all EIGHT OF OUR WORLDS collide.

Learn more about how all eight of our worlds collide on APRIL 30 at "theGathering" from 4-6p. Register to attend here: RSVP if understood the EARTH DAY assignment was a group project, then Fort Negrita's steering committee passed with flying colors.  (PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT) Alsie Parks, tell me what you know about the dirty SOUTH?! by centering the US south as the apex of resilience and abundance, @alsiealsiealsie raises up the culture of the GLOBAL SOUTH which honors earth stewardship, land sovereignty and indigenous practices. Nene Igietseme's scholarly/organizing skillsets and grandmother spirit are the perfect combination for molding a non-extractive economy. @nvismiles...