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happy earth month custodians! it's time to get ya mind right to protect and revitalize our ol' girl earth; she's 8 billion years old! this playlist, mixed by @chelxatl and brought to you by @fortnegrita, includes 18+ dedicated "songs abt climate change" and after you listen, we want you to be motivated and committed to living more gently on the planet. the playlist will start off kinda sad, mad and depressive, but we will get to the nice and easy, optimistic parts toward the end, so hold on til the end for momma earth.  you can listen to "songs abt climate change" on spotify, apple...

What is a Clothing SWAP?A clothing swap is a type of swapmeet where folks exchange their valued but no longer used , clothing for clothing they will use. Clothing swaps are considered not only a good way to refill one's wardrobe, but also are considered an act of environmentalism. The items that are not swapped are donated to an organization or second hand clothing store Why a Clothing SWAP?Fort Negrita uplifts clothing swaps because: Fast fashion cripples local textile industries, particularly in West African communities. People creating new clothes are typically working in unsuitable environments and for less than livable...

We invite folks to build a community alter to celebrate the earth,  our lives and all that has brought us here to exist very on purpose.  The  altars being created during b(earth) day Fest are ones of mourning,  joy, resilience, celebration, honoring our existence and paying homage to the earth for how she holds us regardless of how we treat her.  Staying Community Safe During COVID  while hosting an altar build Offer a spray of hand sanitizer upon people entering  Have safety signage up  Set up sanitation stations that include sanitizer, extra mask, wet wipes Make sanitizer available throughout the...

On April 30, GATHER 'round for a interactive dialogue from BEINGS that have centered the planet EARTH in their personal and professional lives. their work is deeply intertwined and the lines are blurred, so much so, that is it difficult to distinguish one from the other.  this is the first time stars of #aconstellationcalled tribe will share 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.   excitedly, THE FORT will close out bEARTH MONTH with an offering that will inspire, sooth, and pay...

celebrate the planet you call home with these offerings that you can enjoy on your own! 4/1community ATLARto commence the month long EARTH celebration, we are building a communal alter space to give thanks for abundance, acknowledge violent impacts on the planet and to request healing and restoration of our global ecosystem. visit online for full details on how to build and altar and join us in our stories at 4:30p. 4/8DIY clothes swapstart clearing out your closet! we're giving you details on how to plan a safe community clothing swap.   4/15songs abt climate changedo you know what climate change...