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How Long Will We Let Them Poison Our Kids? May 31, 2012 Huffington Post

The sun is shining here in Oakland, and you can feel summer in the air. In my neighborhood, and all across America, kids are anxiously awaiting the final ring of the school bell. But not every child is looking forward to summer. Some will be trapped indoors during the next few months, unable to play outside because of their asthma attacks. Like many kids, I had asthma growing up so I know how hard it is to be stuck inside while everyone else plays.

States Ignore Minorities in Climate-Related Disaster Plans May 22, 2012 New America Media

Minority populations across the south and southwest are especially vulnerable to climate change, according to a new report put out by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. Local and state governments, it also found, are failing to integrate such concerns into their climate disaster plans.

Bet on a Brown and Green America May 21, 2012 The Root

Your Take: A sustainability expert says our future is tied to people of color and clean energy

Standing up for clean energy against the lies May 17, 2012 current.com

Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, CEO of Green for All, says the clean energy community must repudiate untruths in the face of opposing campaigns spreading lies. Ellis-Lamkins encourages people to ask questions about why the opposition would have a problem with clean energy, especially since clean energy was a core principle of John McCain’s campaign for the presidency.

‘7 Billion’ Music Video Showcases Women’s Role in Improving Communities—and Seeks to Inspire Change May 11, 2012 livinggreenmag.com

The nonprofit Green For All has premiered a new music video that calls on people from all over the world to join together to build a brighter future for their families and communities.

View from the boardroom: Why I'm feeling more hopeful than ever May 10, 2012 www.greenbiz.com

At first glance, it may not be looking too good for those of us who are trying to save the planet and put people to work. Pollution from cars, coal plants, and toxic industry is poisoning us more than ever before. Already, global warming is taking a toll on the world’s most vulnerable people -- the World Health Organization has linked tens of thousands of deaths to climate change. Across the globe, economies are faltering, and here in America, the unemployment rate is still painfully high. Meanwhile, groups like the Heritage Foundation are attacking the green economy with new vigor. And yet, I’m feeling more hopeful than ever.

This Mother's Day, Let's Be '7 Billion Strong' May 09, 2012

This Mother's Day is a very special one for me. I'm expecting my first child in just a few weeks. It's a time filled with anticipation and hope. But most of all, this new addition to my family and my life has given even more urgency to our effort to create an inclusive green economy.

Green For All Releases Music Video to Inspire Change May 09, 2012 ABC 7

OAKLAND, Calif., May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Green For All premiered a new music video that calls on people from all over the world to join together to build a brighter future for their families and communities. Harkening back to the activist roots of Mother's Day, the video focuses on women who have inspired change, and calls on a new generation of leaders to continue their work. The song, titled "7 billion," won Green For All's 2012 Dream Reborn Music Contest and was written and performed by two young Atlanta-based artists, Invest and Silent C. To watch the music video visit: http://www.greenforall.org/song-for-mom-7-billion-strong

Green For All Releases Music Video to Inspire Change May 09, 2012 Reuters

OAKLAND, Calif., May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Green For All premiered a new music video that calls on people from all over the world to join together to build a brighter future for their families and communities. Harkening back to the activist roots of Mother's Day, the video focuses on women who have inspired change, and calls on a new generation of leaders to continue their work. The song, titled "7 billion," won Green For All's 2012 Dream Reborn Music Contest and was written and performed by two young Atlanta-based artists, Invest and Silent C. To watch the music video visit: http://www.greenforall.org/song-for-mom-7-billion-strong

Green For All Releases Music Video to Inspire Change May 09, 2012 The Sacramento Bee

OAKLAND, Calif., May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Green For All premiered a new music video that calls on people from all over the world to join together to build a brighter future for their families and communities. Harkening back to the activist roots of Mother's Day, the video focuses on women who have inspired change, and calls on a new generation of leaders to continue their work. The song, titled "7 billion," won Green For All's 2012 Dream Reborn Music Contest and was written and performed by two young Atlanta-based artists, Invest and Silent C. To watch the music video visit: http://www.greenforall.org/song-for-mom-7-billion-strong

Green For All Releases Music Video to Inspire Change May 09, 2012 Boston.com

OAKLAND, Calif., May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Green For All premiered a new music video that calls on people from all over the world to join together to build a brighter future for their families and communities. Harkening back to the activist roots of Mother's Day, the video focuses on women who have inspired change, and calls on a new generation of leaders to continue their work. The song, titled "7 billion," won Green For All's 2012 Dream Reborn Music Contest and was written and performed by two young Atlanta-based artists, Invest and Silent C. To watch the music video visit: http://www.greenforall.org/song-for-mom-7-billion-strong

Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins: This Mother's Day, Let's Be '7 Billion Strong' May 09, 2012 Vibe

This Mother's Day is a very special one for me. I'm expecting my first child in just a few weeks. It's a time filled with anticipation and hope. But most of all, this new addition to my family and my life has given even more urgency to our effort to create an inclusive green economy.

Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins: At the intersection of economics and environment May 03, 2012 Mother Nature Network

As an advocate for a clean-energy economy, Ellis-Lamkins is working to make the case that 'environmental protection is something good for the economy.'

Social Venture Network Leaders Explore Future Apr 25, 2012 Axiom News

A recent panel conversation celebrating Social Venture Network’s (SVN) 25-year anniversary asked its emerging and founding leaders what their ideal future looks like.

'Acts of Green' urged as Earth Day is celebrated around the world Apr 22, 2012 CNN

For Earth Day, U.S. non-profit-organization Green For All arranged for students in Atlanta to learn about sustainability and environmentalism. Children were taught a range of environmental activities from planting trees to energy-efficiency.

Green For All in Atlanta Earth Day 2012 Apr 21, 2012 CBS Atlanta

Atlanta high school and college students learned the importance of environmental sustainability and their crucial role in educating communities, thanks to an Earth Day service event hosted by Green For All and Atlanta-based Let’s Retrofit A Million (LRAM).

This Earth Day, it’s all about (green) jobs, jobs, jobs Apr 20, 2012 Current

I may be going out on a limb here, but I firmly believe that this Earth Day there is much to celebrate. True, we’re beginning to see climate change take its toll as people around the world struggle in the face of drought and severe weather. Green For All CEO Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins blogs on Current about Earth Day 2012.

Earth Day Events Around Our Community Apr 19, 2012 Patch

In celebration of Earth Day, Green for All is teaming up with Woodson Elementary School and Let’s Retrofit A Million on a community service project to honor the legacy of environmental and human rights activist, Wangari Maathai.

Organizations Offer Music Download To Honor Earth Day Apr 18, 2012 KTSM News Channel 9

The mixtape featured music from hip hop and R&B genres communities from across the U.S., including Frank Ocean and Kendrick Lamar. Those who download the free mixtape will also receive the Block Rockers Toolkit with resources to help them make their community greener.

League of Young Voters & Green For All Present “The Green Room” Apr 17, 2012 DJBooth

In honor of Earth Day, the League of Young Voters Education Fund and Green For All have partnered to release The Green Room Mixtape, making its world premiere as a stream in the The DJBooth.