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Tuesday, 07 July 2026 21:03

Get to know a Black Girl Environmentalist

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black girl emvirosMembers of the Black Girl Environmentalist Knox HUB will be the featured guests at the July 8 installment of Green Drinks Knoxville at 5:30 p.m. at Alliance Brewing Company, 1130 Sevier Ave. Knoxville. Green Drinks Knoxville

Green Drinks Knoxville explores how black and brown people bear the brunt of climate change

KNOXVILLE — Green Drinks Knoxville welcomes Black Girl Environmentalist Knox HUB for a conversation about environmental justice, community, and why Black-led environmental spaces matter.

The July installment of Green Drinks Knoxville is set for 5:30 p.m. July 8 at Alliance Brewing Company, 1130 Sevier Ave., Knoxville.

Learn about the work of Black Girl Environmentalist, the role of the local hub and co-hub leaders, and explore how environmental and climate issues disproportionately impact Black and Brown communities around the world. Come learn, ask questions, and be part of a meaningful discussion about building a more just and inclusive environmental movement.

Knox HUB members include:

Wesleigh Wright: Wesleigh Wright is a lover of nature, creative expression, and community-building. She co-founded the BGE Knox HUB because she believes that environmental justice is the most essential step toward a truly green future. An electric bicyclist and multimodal transportation advocate, she centers the principles of sustainability, intersectionality, and equity in all areas of her work.

Kalil White: Kalil White is an Environmentalist and Multimedia Artist based in Knoxville, TN. Her artistic practice focuses on bringing together her passions for the environment, Black culture, and women's experiences, creating work that celebrates the intersection of these vital elements. Currently serving as Director of Operations at The Bottom, she also brings her leadership to Rooted East Knoxville Collective as a Steering Committee Board Member and Ujamaa Bartering Market Lead. She received her Bachelors of Science in Biology with a concentration in Environmental Sustainability from Georgia Southern University and her Masters of Science in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications from University of Tennessee. Driven by a lifelong passion for nature and community development, Kalil's ultimate goal is to educate and empower marginalized communities through environmental sustainability and redemptive community work. 

-Green Drinks Knoxville

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