The Black Hive: Black Futures in the Era of Climate Change
The Black Hive, a cohort of Black Climate Justice experts who draw from their collective experience and knowledge to assess how climate change and ecological destruction impact Black communities in the U.S. and across the Global Black Diaspora, are also at the heart of the Movement for Black Lives (M4BL). In this session some leading activists and leaders affiliated with the Hive will share their insights about Black futures in climate and environmental justice struggles, as well as discuss the Parable of the Movement campaign, inspired by the legacy of the late visionary author Octavia Butler. Hosted by Aya de Leon, climate author/publisher, lecturer at UC Berkeley; Devin Murphy, Mayor Emeritus in Pinole, CA; The Reverend Michael Malcom, Executive Director of Alabama Interfaith Power and Light and an ordained United Church of Christ Minister.
The Marsh Theater
March 30th | 4:45 pm to 6:00 pm
Panelists
Aya de Leon
Author and Activist
Aya de León, Berkeley’s current Poet Laureate, who has published ten novels and teaches creative writing UC Berkeley, co-founded Fighting Chance Books to provide a forum for writers who want to tell the story of how we can still save our planet. Aya and her work have been featured in a wide range of prominent publications, including The NY Times, Harper’s Bazaar, Ebony, and Def Poetry. Her social justice activism has spanned four decades, including working on climate, race, gender, harm reduction, and anti-nuclear issues. In 2022, she organized a groundbreaking online conference: “Black Literature vs. the Climate Emergency.”.
Devin Murphy
Mayor Emeritus
Pinole, CA
Devin T. Murphy, a collaborative leader who dedicates his efforts to constructing a regenerative economy fostering prosperity while preserving natural systems and promoting a just, inclusive democracy, has 10+ years’ experience in environmental and civic advocacy. He has worked with Sol Community Village, Communities for a Better Environment, and The Black Hive@Movement, and currently serves on the City Council and as Mayor Emeritus in Pinole, CA, as well as on the boards for MCE Clean Energy, the Association of Bay Area Governments, and the West Contra Costa Transit Authority (WestCAT).
The Reverend Michael Malcom
