Committed to the service of Black community development, Dr. Christina Hylton’s purpose is to further scholarship and activism in Black ownership and institutional building for inter-generational health and wellness. Dr. Hylton sees access to land and land ownership as an environmental justice concern. She is passionate about the sacredness of our earth, connection to place, and ideas of belonging, and how that should be included in a land reformation agenda. “Heal the land,

Dan Scott At Black Sustainability, Inc., we are proud to uplift leaders who are transforming food systems and building new pathways for economic empowerment within our communities. This month, we highlight Dan Scott, founder of Studio Farmer, Inc., a veteran-led nonprofit organization focused on workforce development through agriculture. Scott’s journey reflects the power of resilience and vision transforming his experience as an Able-Bodied Adult Without Dependents (ABAWD) 

Yeamah E. Brewer Yeamah Brewer is a leader whose vision, discipline, and commitment to collective liberation have helped shape the organization into what it is today. With more than 15 years of experience across environmental policy, public health, community engagement, and grants management, Yeamah brings both strategic rigor and ancestral consciousness to the work of sustainability. As a proud daughter of Liberia and Sierra Leone, Yeamah’s leadership is deeply informed by

Patrick King II At Black Sustainability, Inc., we are proud to highlight the leaders in our network who are driving meaningful change across industries and communities. This September, our Member Spotlight shines on Patrick King II, an advocate, strategist, and movement builder dedicated to advancing clean energy and transportation equity in the Southeast. Patrick currently leads the Natural Resources Defense Council’s (NRDC) climate and energy work in Georgia, where his fo

Mother of Humanity  "Sleepless Until the Battle is Won” Born in Oakland, California and raised in San Francisco, Dr. Mama Nobantu Ankoanda has spent her life committed to education, Pan-African liberation, and intergenerational empowerment. As the mother of five adult children, grandmother of eight, and a mother figure to over 300 former students, Mama Nobantu's nurturing spirit extends far beyond her family. Her oldest son, diagnosed with Down

Afia Zakiya, PhD Scholar, Strategist & Steward This month, Black Sustainability, Inc. is honored to spotlight a visionary in our network whose life's work reflects the very soul of our movement - Dr. Afia S. Zakiya. Dr. Zakiya is more than a scholar, activist, or environmental leader—she is a living bridge between ancestral memory and future-forward Black sustainability. A self-described African-centered political ecologist, cultural scientist, and A

Khari Diop Founder and Ceo of Think Green Inc. Meet Khari Diop, father, farmer, compost connoisseur, and longtime champion of community-led sustainability in Atlanta. For more than 25 years, Khari has been on a mission to reconnect Black communities with the land. Through urban agriculture, food justice, and composting, he’s been helping people grow more than just food…he’s growing resilience, sovereignty, and a shared sense of purpose. His journey started earl

Charles Greenlea, III is the Founder and Director of Greenspace Management at Eco-PARADIGM. Eco-PARADIGM, LLC is a social enterprise that specializes in helping people, farmers and communities grow by providing a variety of agricultural services. As a multigenerational resident of Atlanta, GA and the descendant of a long line of growers, educators, entrepreneurs, and organizers, Charles was cultivated to serve his community in a unique way. Since he began nurturing his intere

Iya Abiye Mawusi Ashshakir Founder of The Mothership Center Iya Abiye Mawusi Ashshakir, also known as Mama Mawusi, has been supporting women in the birthwork for over 24 years and was initiated into birthwork and given the name Iya Abiye in 2015. She is a MH, Midwife Founder and Guardian Director. "The Creator has a master plan and the plan for me is to fully live out the power and potential of Afrikan Wombmanhood." - M

Wande Okunoren-Meadows Executive Director of Hand, Heart and Soul Project Wande Okunoren-Meadows is the Executive Director of Hand, Heart and Soul Project. ​It was birthed from organic, genuine adoration for the Clayton Community, with Little Ones Learning Center as the incubator. The center was a model site providing high quality care for young learners while providing them access to a nutritious, farm-to-table diet. Fo

Brian Westpoint Co-Founder, Movement Matters Collective A passionate advocate for climate justice, health equity, and community resilience, Brian is dedicated to leveraging his expertise in sustainability, wellness, and strategic partnerships to contribute to the mission of rebuilding sustainable communities. As a sales expert turned climate tech advocate, he has spent over a decade forging innovative partnerships that b

Climate Change Advocate | Natural Lifestyle Coach | Humanitarian Esther Akua George, is a natural lifestyle enthusiast from Ghana, West Africa. She has a deep connection with nature and an unwavering commitment to advocating for well-being through nourishing dietary habits, as a certified diet coach. Akua's academic journey culminated in attaining a BEng in Agricultural Engineering a foundation that has underpinned her diverse experiences. Presently, Ms. George contributes he

We are honored to feature Denise Smith-Archer for our September member spotlight! Denise is a multifaceted leader—an engineer, educator, and artist—who seamlessly blends her expertise in engineering with a passion for education and the arts. As a fierce advocate for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) education, she uses these disciplines as powerful tools for community building. Denise earned her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering in 2016 and has held role

Photo: Aleta Alston-Toure Aleta Toure: Co-Founder, Activist, and Filmaker This month we are spotlighting BSN member Aleta Toure with the Parable of the Sower Intentional Community Cooperative! Aleta is a seasoned community organizer and graduate of the MIT Community Fellows Program with over three decades of experience working on community development and juvenile justice campaigns. In 2012, she served as Co-Director of the Free Marissa Now Movement, which raised awareness an

Steven McDonnough; Photo Credit: ProFarms.org We are delighted to share our member spotlight for July - Steven McDonnough! Steven is a Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) with more than 15 years of experience in financial planning and international business management. In addition, he is the co-founder of ProFarms Gateway, a US-based international trade and project development company with clients ranging from U.S. government contractors to emerging market developer

Join us as we celebrate our June member spotlight, Brother Teddy Kambayi. Teddy Kambayi self identifies as Kinois (inhabitant of Kinshasa, DRC) by birth, Lagosian (of Lagos, Nigeria) by culture and Pan-African by conviction. Teddy wears many hats as a servant of our community! He coordinates the African Business Association in Oslo Norway, serves as chairman of Ankhotep in Kinshasa, DRC and he leads Arise Oslo, a community-based initiative providing safe spaces for and by Afr

For the month of May, we are delighted to spotlight Dr. Erica Holloman-Hill (aka Dr. E). Dr. E is the Chief Envisioning Officer/Chief Scientific Officer with Ayika Solutions. With formal expertise as a Marine and Environmental Scientist and deep experience with community education and engagement, Dr. E is constantly weaving webs and is known for her constant advocacy for environmental justice and community owned data! Dr. E earned her B.S. in Marine and Environmental Science

This month we are spotlighting Brother Adrian for his leadership and entrepreneurship as a true pollinator!!   ​ Adrian Watson is a Jamaican nature lover by default, a beekeeper, geographer, zoologist and conservator by profession, a climate advocate by concern and the brain behind Honai Beez Apiary – a sustainable tropical beekeeping social enterprise that combats climate change using CNC-Routers to make eco-friendly bamboo beehives. They also offer beekeeping training to yo

This month we are so excited to spotlight one of our active members, Renee Smith-Nickelson, MFALP. Sister Renee is a food systems consultant dedicated to improving health in the Black community. She operates a phenomenal organization, SoilDeep. SoilDeep strives to be a reflection of community reliance and eco-sustainability. Renee's team engages in skill-based learning and community-centric teachings to develop valued relationships for long-term engagement. SoilDeep operates