Entries filed under 'Black History Month'

Loving the Outdoors: It's a Lifelong Pursuit for 3 African American REI Board Members

As a retail cooperative, REI is advised by a 10-member Board of Directors, elected annually by REI's members. In recognition of Black History Month, we've asked the Board's 3 African American Directors to discuss their relationship with the outdoors, their advice for getting outside more often, and their ambitions for future personal adventures. First, some introductions: Joanne Harrell of Seattle, a Board member since 2001, is a general manager at Microsoft in its Worldwide Sales, Marketing ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on February 28, 2012 1:49 PM & Tagged Black History Month, REI board, diversity and inclusion | permalink | Comments



African Americans and Nature: Aspiring to Build and Expand the Connection

Editor's note: Rue Mapp, featured last month in The REI Blog, is the founder of OutdoorAfro.com, a website she describes as a place "where black people and nature meet." In recognition of Black History Month, REI invited Rue to appear as a guest blogger and share her thoughts on what it will take to encourage greater engagement in outdoor recreation within the African American community. As I speak to more people these days about African Americans and the outdoors, a question that most often ...

Posted by Rue Mapp on February 10, 2012 4:34 PM & Tagged African Americans, Black History Month and Outdoor Afro | permalink | Comments