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Rue Mapp is the Founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, a national not-for-profit organization that has become the nation's leading, cutting-edge network in celebrating and inspiring Black connections and leadership in nature. She is also the author of Nature Swagger, a book showcasing Black joy and strength in spaces from which they have either historically been excluded, or less represented, and makes for an inventive and uplifting celebration of Black joy in nature. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Rue recounts the formative experiences growing up in Oakland, CA - as well as the greater Bay Area - that instilled in her a love of nature and a strong desire to help make empowering experiences in nature available to the Black community. [Originally published Oct 30, 2023. Ep 107] Outdoor Afro website: https://outdoorafro.org/ Rue Mapp's website: https://ruemapp.com/ Rue's book: https://www.chroniclebooks.com/products/nature-swagger Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdz4s9d7 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/5n7yx28t Podlink: https://pod.link/1456657951 Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Rue Mapp, founder of Outdoor Afro and life member of CWA, as she shares her remarkable journey in the world of hunting and conservation. From her roots in processing her father's game harvests to becoming a passionate waterfowl hunter, Rue discusses how family hunting and fishing trips shaped her love for the outdoors. We'll explore the mission of Outdoor Afro, its role in reconnecting Black communities to nature, and how hunting has had a profound impact on her life.Rue also opens up about her work with organizations like the Wilderness Society, California State Parks Commission, and TRCP, as well as memorable encounters with influential people, including Oprah and past presidents. We'll touch on efforts to attract more women and minorities to hunting and how CWA can collaborate with Outdoor Afro to build a stronger presence in underserved communities. Plus, Rue offers insight on where she thinks CWA and the podcast team should focus next, and we dive into her acclaimed book Nature Swagger, which captures her passion for nature and outdoor leadership.

Leandra is an artist, environmental scientist, and educator. Through her work she invites others to connect with the joy and wonder that can be found in the outdoors.Listen to hear more about:The experience of monitoring whooping crane data and how that unlocked Leandra's love of birdwatching. Personal reflections and lessons from nature.Making observations and asking questions in nature.Leandra's favourite art media and expressing creativity in different styles. Leandra's adventure climbing Mt Kilimanjaro and how the team supported each other on the mountain. The important bird that was Leandra's travel companion during the climb. Leandra's creative collaborations with Outdoor Afro. The book Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors by Rue Mapp.To find out more about Leandra and her work visit https://www.seasonallee.com/ or connect on Instagram @_leandraaaa_.Watch a Write Out workshop that Leandra did with Outdoor Afro on YouTube.Read more about the hammock that Leandra designed and watch a video about her creative process on the ENO website.Check out Leandra's Keen footwear collaboration – Sandals for Swimmerships.Purchase the socks Leandra designed here.Find Phil Henderson on Instagram @phil_henderson.Learn more about Outdoor Afro online and on Instagram @outdoorafro.Learn more about Rue Mapp, author of Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors. -----------------Sign-up for Journaling With Nature's Newsletter to receive news and updates each month. You can support Journaling With Nature Podcast on Patreon. Your contribution is deeply appreciated.Thanks for listening!

Venture with us into an episode where  Rue Mapp of Outdoor Afro and Ronda Chapman from the Trust for Public Land discuss their efforts to reconnect Black communities with nature's joys and healing powers.  Their stories weave a narrative tapestry that celebrates culture, fosters community, and uplifts Black voices in the outdoor spaces.While both Rue and Ronda bring to light the systemic racism that has long kept outdoor spaces out of reach for many, each, in their individual efforts, also stitches a roadmap toward repair and reclamation. Together, their visions converge on a future where the laughter of children playing in parks and families gathering in green spaces is not a privilege for a few but a common melody for all. Through powerful storytelling and relentless advocacy, this episode is an ode to the beauty of perseverance and the collective effort to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to find solace, adventure, and a sense of belonging under the canopy of shared skies.Tune into Radical Imagination as we dive into the stories and solutions that are fueling change. www.radicalimagination.us

Rue Mapp is the Founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, a national not-for-profit organization that has become the nation's leading, cutting-edge network in celebrating and inspiring Black connections and leadership in nature. She is also the author of Nature Swagger, a book showcasing Black joy and strength in spaces from which they have either historically been excluded, or less represented, and makes for an inventive and uplifting celebration of Black joy in nature. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Rue recounts the formative experiences growing up in Oakland, CA - as well as the greater Bay Area - that instilled in her a love of nature and a strong desire to help make empowering experiences in nature available to the Black community. Outdoor Afro website: https://outdoorafro.org/ Rue Mapp's website: https://ruemapp.com/ Rue's book: https://www.chroniclebooks.com/products/nature-swagger Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdz4s9d7 Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/4a5sr4ua Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/5n7yx28t Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan Van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

The Sporting Life Notebook - Black Heritage Hunt Podcast Episode Summary Uplifting African American voices in the outdoors. 6:52 The origins of "Nature Swagger" book and reception. The need to shift the narrative of African Americans in the outdoors from resilience to empowerment, highlighting the importance of showcasing them as experts in the field.   Outdoor leadership and Black Heritage hunt. 21:05 The importance of recognizing commonalities between outdoor enthusiasts, including the shared history of hunting and fishing. The outdoor brand's use of African American culture, from clothing to logo. Inspiring leaders by building a movement on dreams, empowering others to make a positive impact. Unknown Speaker and Speaker 4 discuss the Black Heritage Hunt, with Unknown Speaker expressing appreciation for the mentor's kindness and lack of competition. Hunting, faith, and personal growth. 38:30 Unlikely hunter experiences outdoor adventure with supportive family member. Hunting trips with friends, identifying habitat and asking questions. Reflections on their father's influence and what they would tell him if he were alive today. Speaker 4 advises letting go and trusting in God during difficult times. Family, legacy, and mentorship. 51:51 The importance of honoring one's calling in life. Meeting Jonathan Wilkins and connecting with him in California. Mentorship and participation in the black heritage community. The importance of taking responsibility for one's own success and committing to it. Emotional experience of connecting with their deceased father & mother through their love for horses, feeling her presence during a speaking engagement and the MOA Festival. Thanks you to our Partners who make this Podcast Possible:  Beretta USA, Benchmade Knife Company, Hunt & Field Magazine, Eukanuba Sporting Dog, Orvis, Minority Outdoor Alliance, and The Original Dogman.

Host John Kruse talks to Jessica Turner, President of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, about the Bureau of Land Management's new blueprint emphasizing more outdoor recreation their lands.  Brad Chappell, the man behind the Crappie Connection on YouTube, has five techniques you really ought to try if you want to catch more crappie this month.  Finally, we are proud to announce we won a first place Excellence in Craft Award from the Outdoor Writers Association of America for an interview we aired with Rue Mapp, the founder of Outdoor Afro and the author of the book, Nature Swagger.  We are re-airing that award-winning interview on the show today! www.americaoutdoorsradio.com www.recreationroundtable.org  youtube.com/@crappieconnection www.outdoorafro.org    

Internationally published brand blogger, and your neighborhood ag journalist, Candace Dantes talks us through the agriculture world from her perspective. Candace promotes her involvement with the national not-for-profit organization, Outdoor Afro, where she serves as the Director of Communications. Candace mentions working with celebrities like Oprah, Venus Williams, and more. For a full episode transcript, visit our website at www.justinboots.com/kick-your-boots-up.

Learn how outdoorswoman Rue Mapp turned her childhood experiences on family farmland into a national movement of Black joy and healing in nature. Her first book, Nature Swagger, celebrates those she has connected with along her outdoor journey, sharing each contributor's transformative connections to nature. This is the third conversation in our Empowering Women in Today's World series, co-presented by the Mesa Refuge, Point Reyes National Seashore Association https://ptreyes.org/youth-in-parks/ , and The New School at Commonweal. You can find recordings of the first two events--with attorney and immigrant justice movement strategist Marielena Hincapié and author, mother, and reparative justice attorney Lara Bazelon--on the New School's YouTube, Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Watch and/or listen in Spanish or English. YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeWY_tCA2qdB0fMBFvmM8_92Q_EflwFpj Souncloud: https://soundcloud.com/tnscommonweal/sets/empowering-women?si=8bf74de47911421fb2e87f4fd164dc0f&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Rue Mapp Rue transformed her kitchen table blog into a national nature business and movement. Today, Mapp is founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro. For more than a decade, the not-for-profit organization has continued to celebrate and inspire Black connections and leadership in nature across the United States. Mapp also is an awarded and inspirational leader, speaker, public lands champion and published author. Her first national book is Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors (Chronicle Books Nov 2022). Mapp became a National Geographic 2019 Fellow, Heinz Awards Honoree, and National Wildlife Federation Communication Award recipient as well. Her work has earned international media attention from Oprah Winfrey, The New York Times, Good Morning America, NPR, NBC's TODAY, Forbes, and recently Netflix's popular series MeatEater with Steven Rinella. Follow her adventures @‌ruemapp across social platforms. Host Lyons Filmer Lyons is the former program director at community radio KWMR in Point Reyes Station, California, where she served for 18 years. Her interest in radio began in college, where she was a music DJ and news reader. In the 1990s, she was a volunteer programmer at KPFA in Berkeley, where she produced and hosted programs on women's issues, drama and literature. She joined KWMR in 1999 and became its program director soon after. Among other programs, Lyons hosts “Mesa Refuge Interviews,” talking with the current residents of Mesa Refuge Writers Retreat. #mesarefuge #commonweal #newschoolcommonweal #natureswagger #outdoorafro #blackjoy #ruemapp #empoweringwomen

Aprende cómo libre Rue Mapp, mujer de la naturaleza, convirtió sus experiencias de niñez en la granja de la familia, en un movimiento nacional del espíritu negro de alegría y de sanar en la naturaleza. Su primer libro, Nature Swagger (El Meneo de la Naturaleza), celebra a aquellos con los que se ha conectado a lo largo de su trayectoria al aire libre, compartiendo las conexiones transformadoras de cada colaborador con la naturaleza. Esta es la tercera conversación de nuestra serie Empowering Women in Today's World ((El Impulso a la Mujer en el Mundo de Hoy), presentada conjuntamente por Mesa Refuge, Point Reyes National Seashore Association y The New School at Commonweal. En la lista de grabaciones del New School en YouTube, Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts y Spotify puede encontrar grabaciones de los dos primeros eventos. Allí puede ver a la abogada y estratega del movimiento de justicia para el inmigrante, Marielena Hincapié y la autora, madre y abogada de justicia reparadora Lara Bazelon. En español o en inglés. Foto: La fundadora y CEO de Outdoor Afro, Rue Mapp, con los participantes de la red. Crédito: Bethanie Hines.

Producers/Hosts: Holli Cederholm and Clare Boland Editor: Clare Boland Common Ground Radio is an hour-long discussion of local food and organic agriculture with people here in the state of Maine and beyond. This month: In the April 2023 episode of MOFGA’s Common Ground Radio, host Holli Cederholm discusses “Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists” with Leah Penniman, farm director/co-executive director of Soul Fire Farm and author of “Farming While Black,” and Rue Mapp, founder of Outdoor Afro and author of “Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors.” “Black Earth Wisdom” is a newly released book of essays and interviews that explores Black people's spiritual and scientific connection to the land, waters, and climate.  Topics this episode include: – “Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists” by Leah Penniman. – “Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm's Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land” by Leah Penniman. – “Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors” by Rue Mapp. – Contributions of Black people to environmental thought and agroecological practices. – The importance of representation to access and inclusion. – Why centering BIPOC voices is critical to environmentalism. Guest/s: Leah Penniman is a Black Kreyol farmer, mother, soil nerd, author, and food justice activist who co-founded Soul Fire Farm in Grafton, New York, in 2010, with the mission to end racism in the food system and reclaim our ancestral connection to land. Penniman is part of a team that facilitates powerful food sovereignty programs — including farmer training for Black and Brown people, a subsidized farm food distribution program for communities living under food apartheid, and domestic and international organizing toward equity in the food system. In addition to “Black Earth Wisdom,” she is the author of “Farming While Black.” Rue Mapp documents her personal experiences while pioneering and shifting a new visual representation of Black people in the outdoors. An outdoorswoman, she transformed her kitchen table blog into a national nature-inspired enterprise and movement, called Outdoor Afro: where Black people and nature meet. Mapp is the founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, and she is also the author of “Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors,” which was published in 2022. Her words about nature and Black joy can also be found in conversation with other Black environmentalists in the newly released “Black Earth Wisdom.” FMI Links: “Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists” by Leah Penniman “Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm's Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land” by Leah Penniman “Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors” by Rue Mapp Outdoor Afro Soul Fire Farm About the hosts: Holli Cederholm has been involved in organic agriculture since 2005 when she first apprenticed on a small farm. She has worked on organic farms in Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Scotland and Italy and, in 2010, founded a small farm focused on celebrating open-pollinated and heirloom vegetables. As the former manager of a national nonprofit dedicated to organic seed growers, she authored a peer-reviewed handbook on GMO avoidance strategies for seed growers. Holli has also been a steward at Forest Farm, the iconic homestead of “The Good Life” authors Helen and Scott Nearing; a host of “The Farm Report” on Heritage Radio Network; and a long-time contributor for The Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener, which she now edits in her role as content creator and editor at MOFGA. Caitlyn Barker has worked in education and organic agriculture on and off for the last 17 years. She has worked on an organic vegetable farm, served on the Maine Farm to School network, worked in early childhood education and taught elementary school. She currently serves as the community engagement coordinator for MOFGA. The post Common Ground Radio 3/13/23: Black Earth Wisdom first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Rue Mapp lives in Vallejo. Her book, "Nature Swagger", is about black joy in the outdoors and highlighting images and visions of black people outside as strong, beautiful and free.

On this week's 51%, we speak with Dr. Clarence Lusane about his latest book, Twenty Dollars and Change: Harriet Tubman and the Ongoing Fight for Racial Justice and Democracy, on the lifelong activism of Harriet Tubman and the ongoing debate over the future of the $20 bill. Our associate producer, Jody Cowan, also sits down with farmer and author Leah Penniman about her upcoming collection Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists. Guests: Dr. Clarence Lusane, author of Twenty Dollars and Change: Harriet Tubman and the Ongoing Fight for Racial Justice and Democracy; Rue Mapp, founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro and author of Nature Swagger; and Leah Penniman, co-director of Soul Fire Farm and author of Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists 51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio in Albany, New York. It's produced and hosted by Jesse King. Our associate producer is Jody Cowan, our executive producer is Dr. Alan Chartock, and our theme is “Lolita” by the Albany-based artist Girl Blue.

Bill and Aaron take some time to ponder the year, look back on interesting guests and topics, and look to 2023 changes for the podcast, exciting new products, and how listeners can help. Aaron also chats quickly with Ashley Chance about CWD and what progress has been made since the release of the CWD Chronicles.    Show notes (and links): 0:52 – “We've learned so much! It's been a journey!” 1:52 – Stories from recent outdoor pursuits. 4:33 – Gratitude for hosts, cohosts, and great guests in 2023. 6:00 – We tried a lot of new concepts including the CWD Chronicles and podcast recordings.  9:45 – Feedback, upcoming podcast survey and something to look forward to in 2023. 10:48 – Aaron takes it back to the first episode with both hosts… Greg Fitz from the Wild Steelhead Coalition. Discussing the plight of steelhead, salmon runs, issues regarding the Pacific Northwest and the abundance of fish historically. It's up to anglers for so much of this stuff! 13:07 – Gary Mason! Gary announces live on the show that Bill Cooksey was going to be inducted into the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame. Bill shares how heartfelt this honor was and how special it was for this announcement to be present while recording the podcast. 15:22 – Warren Coco! Ducks, overalls, and stories with this special person and conservationist. 18:01 -- Ron Rohrbaugh! Author, traditional bow craftsman and someone worth following on social media. 20:15 – Bob Budd! Executive Director of the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust and a favorite show for both hosts. 21:15 – Alex Harvey! A wonderful human who is involved in everything. 21:43 – Casey Stemler! U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Senior Advisor for Western States. 23:25 – The CWD Chronicles! This special series really unpacked this issue and it's a must listen if you haven't tuned in already. 24:33 - Aaron Kindle and Ashley Chance share an update on the current CWD situation and pending legislation. 29:03 -  Bill Cooksey adds his perspective on CWD after listening to the series. https://www.nwf.org/Outdoors/Our-Work/CWD-Chronicles 30:40 - Where's Ronquest? Jimbo finally made it on the show and didn't disappoint. 32:09 - Jake Latendresse may be the most well-known sportsmen you've never heard of. 34:58 – Senator Martin Heinrich came on the show and spoke about the Recovering America's Wildlife Act. https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/the-recovering-america-s-wildlife-act-with-lead-sponsor-senator-martin-heinrich/ 36:50 – Salmon experts came on the show to cover topics from Bristol Bay to the Snake River and everywhere in-between threatened by transboundary mining. 39:53 – Duck podcasts! Bill chats about his waterfowl expert podcast guests Chris Nicolai and Dr. Mike Brasher. 41:46 - From podcasts recorded on location in a fishing boat off the coast of Sitka or touching base with our affiliate in Alaska to conservations with Steve Bowen, Crispin Powley, Chad Hoover, and Rue Mapp. 43:03 - The Return Act discussion with David Willms and Mike Butler. 45:17 – What's coming next? Make sure to take our short survey between Dec 14-Jan 9 for a chance to win a Roll-Top Cylinder Soft Sided Cooler. We are really excited to share our new short-form series, “Afield”. We are unplugging until February so please be sure to catch up on podcasts you have yet to enjoy. We would be incredibly grateful if you could gift us with a rating and written review on whatever podcast platform you listen to. Thanks for listening!!!

On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," author Rue Mapp shares her favorite outdoor spots in the Bay Area.

From the redwood forests to city parks and sandy beaches, our guest is dedicated to reconnecting Black people with nature and celebrating Black joy. We talk with Rue Mapp about her book “Nature Swagger.”

This week on America Outdoors Radio host John Kruse chats with -  * Brooks Hansen with Camp Chef who will help you cook up the perfect Thanksgiving turkey, whether it be wild or store bought * Mark Taylor with Trout Unlimited about their programs for veterans, service members and first responders * Glenn May with BassResource.com who has some helpful advice to help you hook up with more bass this winter * Rue Mapp, the founder of Outdoor Afro and the author of a new book, Nature Swagger www.americaoutdoorsradio.com  

How does Rue, founder of Outdoor Afro, retain her sense of joy? And how has she kept her childlike sense of wonder through all the challenges of life? We are so thrilled to welcome to the show one of T. A.'s most favorite people in the whole world, Rue Mapp. She is the founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, an important organization and network that celebrates and inspires Black leadership and connections in nature. We learn about what inspired Rue to create Outdoor Afro, and her highest goals and aspirations for the organization. We also get to hear about her passion for hunting… as well as olives. T. A. and Rue discuss her triumphant new book Nature Swagger, as well as their favorite places in nature. Tune in. Check out Rue's book, Nature Swagger. Learn more about Outdoor Afro. Magic & Mountains is hosted by T. A. Barron, beloved author of more than 30 books. Carolyn Hunter is co-host. Magic & Mountains Theme Song by Julian Peterson

On Tuesday's show: Gov. Greg Abbott wants to investigate Harris County over what he calls "allegations of improprieties" during last week's midterm elections. We learn the latest from News 88.7's Andrew Schneider. Also this hour: A national assessment of 4th and 8th grade students shows dips in average scores for reading and math. So, how does HISD compare? Then, we talk with Rue Mapp, the founder of Outdoor Afro, an organization aimed at helping African Americans reconnect with and experience nature. She has a new book called Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors. And we revisit our conversation with actor Jason Lee from earlier this year about his work documenting Galveston with photos.

Rue founded Outdoor Afro as a social enterprise in 2009.    The now national not-for-profit celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature. Headquartered in Oakland, California, Outdoor Afro incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 2015. Today, the staffed organization includes more than 100 trained volunteer leaders, led and designed by Rue to innovate not-for-profit as movements of change.    International cruise line Hurtigruten Expeditions made cruise industry history with the creation of its Black Traveler Advisory Board. Hurtigruten invited Rue to become one of its founding members. Rue took an 18-day Antarctica voyage in February 2022 to help drive change and new opportunities for Black people in the adventure cruise industry, increasing visibility and inclusivity of Black travellers.   When Rue shares stories from the land, people of all walks of life listen. She's served on national platforms with congresspeople, outdoor professionals, corporate partners, and global leaders.   “Nature Swagger” is Rue's first book by American publisher Chronicle Books. This project is a beautiful combination of breathtaking photos and compelling stories of Black joy in nature. The book releases to the public Nov. 1, 2022.    New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Subscribe so you don't miss out.    You can support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Sign up as a Patron -  www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Thank you.      Show Notes Who is Rue and what she does Living in Northern California  Growing up between the city and a ranch Early childhood memories from spending time in nature The importance of hospitality Learning more about her family Having a natural curiosity for the environment  The stories that weren't being told Sharing a new narrative of the Black experience The origin story of Outdoor Afro in 2009 Asking herself the question - what does she really want to do? Growing through outdoor experiences Being an early adopter of technology  Growing a team of 120 Outdoor Afro Volunteer Leaders  The joy of nature and the joy of being outside The importance of remaining a practitioner  Her love of the water Spending time in Antarctica  The importance of having the right gear Designing a new clothing collaboration with REI REI X Outdoor Afro Wanting to solve problems especially with fit and function Wanting to wear bright colours  2022 and what a year it's been  Why Outdoor Afro has been a 13 year overnight success story  Writing her book over the past 2 years  Book: Nature Swagger Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors  How to connect with Rue on the Socials Her plans/visions for 2023 Thinking about succession planning for Outdoor Afro Final words of advice    Social Media   Website ruemapp.com    Instagram @ruemapp    Facebook @RueMapp    Twitter @RueMapp    Book: Nature Swagger Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors.    An exquisite combination of beautiful photography and compelling stories, this book from Outdoor Afro founder, Rue Mapp, celebrates Black joy in nature.    Filled with breathtaking photography, inspiring stories, profiles, and spotlights from Outdoor Afro group members, prominent Black leaders in outdoor spaces, and other organizations, this book inspires Black communities to reclaim their place in the natural world. Interspersed throughout are essays from Mapp on the rich history of Black involvement in the outdoors, activism, and conservation, as well as resources for readers who want to deepen their own connection with the elements. A perfect blend of gorgeous photographs, awe-inspiring stories, and Black history, this collection is the perfect gift for anyone looking to heal in these sacred natural spaces.   https://www.chroniclebooks.com/products/nature-swagger  

Today, we take a closer look at this perception that black people aren't into nature. We challenge stereotypes about who is and who isn't ‘outdoorsy' with Outdoor Afro founder Rue Mapp. Then, we hear about Mapp's new book, a collection of stories about Black people enjoying nature. And, a reading from San Francisco poet Caroline M Mar.

Bill and Aaron welcome Rue Mapp, founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro to talk all things outdoors, Rue's recent journey back into hunting and her new book – Nature Swagger. We hear about Rue's early life and how her father, in particular, shaped her connection with the outdoors and how that led her to found Outdoors Afro. We also talk about Black Heritage Hunts, a unique hunting opportunity Rue co-leads in Northern California. Links: Rue Mapp transformed her kitchen table blog into a national nature business and movement. Today, Mapp is founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro. For more than a decade, the not-for-profit organization has continued to celebrate and inspire Black connections and leadership in nature across the United States. Mapp also is an awarded and inspirational leader, speaker, public lands champion, and published author. Her first national book titled “Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors” releases with American publisher Chronicle Books on Nov. 1, 2022. Mapp also established for-profit enterprise Outdoor Afro, Inc., in 2021 and launched a co-branded hike collection with REI Co-op in September 2022. Mapp became a National Geographic 2019 Fellow, Heinz Awards Honoree, and National Wildlife Federation Communication Award recipient as well. Her work has earned international media attention from Oprah Winfrey, The New York Times, Good Morning America, NPR, NBC's TODAY, Forbes, and currently Netflix's popular series “MeatEater” with Steven Rinella. Follow her adventures @RueMapp across social platforms! Show notes: 4:01 – Aaron introduces Rue. 5:00 – Rue talks about her father and shares some insight into her path of helping people connect to the outdoors. 8:40 – Rue shares what she has been doing outside recently and what she is looking forward to this winter. She also shares the joy of walking her dog and being present. 9:38 – Bill and Aaron share what they have been doing outside recently. 13:16 -- Rue talks about her introduction and connection to hunting. 16:41 -- Rue explores her “Why”. 18:37 -- She is doing it all. Rue chats about being a hunter who enjoys pursuing all types of game. 23:27 -- Rue makes the connection between regarding her work and turkey hunt with MeatEater. 30:16 – Rue talks about her organization, “Outdoor Afro”. 36:00 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Be sure to subscribe to their podcast follow them on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. 38:17 -- Rue reflects on diversity in the hunting community.   40:35 -- How “Outdoor Afro” operates around the country. 46:00 – Community, support networks and making an impact through digital media and outreach. 48:29 -- Are we always going to need affinity group organizations? 50:38 -- Rue talks about “Black Heritage Hunts”. 54:55 – Who comes to these events? (Anyone is welcome to join!) 57:07 – Rue talks about her first book, Nature Swagger. It's available now! 1:00:34 -- Aaron asks, “What was it at this moment that you said, you know I'm going to tell some of these stories, I'm going to bring these folks together, I'm going to tell these now?” 1:03:59 – “There's no book like it that has been written before.” 1:07:36 -- Rue shares her thoughts and advice on the journey of Diversity Equity Inclusive and Environmental Justice efforts for the National Wildlife Federation. “Make new friends, nothing happens faster than the speed of relationships.” 1:12:24 – Closing statements.

When Rue Mapp goes for a hike, she does more than smell flowers and enjoy vistas. She breaks barriers.Mapp is challenging the idea that the outdoors are just for white people. In 2009, she founded Outdoor Afro, a blog to “reconnect Black people with the outdoors through outdoor education, recreation, and conservation.” Today, Outdoor Afro is a national nonprofit operating in 60 cities with more than 100 volunteers leading 60,000 participants on everything from strolls in the forest to bird walks to climbs of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.“It was not a part of our national narrative to just even think about Black people and their connection to the outdoors, and so I set about trying to change the narrative of who we imagine gets outside,” Mapp told the Vermont Conversation.The problem does not lie with nature. “The outdoors are welcoming. The trees don't know what color you are. The flowers are gonna bloom no matter how much money is in your account. The birds are gonna sing no matter who you voted for. So the outdoors is not at fault. It's just people and policies,” she said.Mapp referenced the Jim Crow era when public swimming pools and recreation areas had “whites only” signs. One consequence: Black children did not learn to swim and die from drowning at up to 10 times the rate of white children.“Alongside that exclusion, alongside that blatant racist reality, was a perseverance among Black people to find their places of purpose in nature,” Mapp said. In 2019, Outdoor Afro launched an initiative to teach 100,000 Black children and their caregivers to swim.Mapp's efforts have brought her national attention. She was invited by the White House to participate in America's Great Outdoors conference and took part in the launch of former first lady Michelle Obama's “Let's Move” initiative. She has taken Oprah Winfrey hiking and canoed with the interior secretary. Mapp was named a National Geographic Fellow, Heinz Awards Honoree and is a recipient of the National Wildlife Federation Communication Award.Rue Mapp has a new book, “Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors.” It is a collection of essays and photos of Black people intended to “inspire Black communities to reclaim their place in the natural world.”When confronting a challenge or just in daily life, Mapp wants Black people "to recognize the power of nature as both a healer and a connector." "Nature never closes," she said.

Rue Mapp of Outdoor Afro - Modern Carnivore Podcast - (EP:045) In this episode of the Modern Carnivore Podcast, Mark is joined by Rue Mapp who is the founder of Outdoor Afro. Rue has a forthcoming book titled Nature Swagger. You can find it on Amazon, or anywhere that books are sold. The Outdoor Afro mission states that they "...celebrate(s) and inspire(s) Black connections and leadership in nature". Since she was a young girl Rue has loved being in the outdoors. Her father had a ranch north of Oakland, CA where he would hunt, fish and invite others to stay with the family and celebrate life. She continues her own outdoor adventures as an adult with a spirit of hospitality that she learned from her father. Life also has her venturing down new paths and recently she began hunting with outings alongside Holly Heyser from the Center for Humans and Nature as well as our friend Janis Putelis from Meateater. Since the recording of this episode she has also collaborated with tennis star Venus Williams and announced a new clothing line in partnership with REI. So, to say that Rue is busy these days is an understatement. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Modern Carnivore Podcast, and we're sure you'll see a lot more of Rue Mapp in the coming years. Rue Mapp, Founder of Outdoor Afro Other Posts You May Like https://modcarn.com/diversity-in-hunting-modern-carnivore-podcast-ep014/ https://modcarn.com/david-chang-of-brown-folks-fishing-outdoor-feast-podcast-ep009/ https://modcarn.com/elba-gas-station/

Rue Mapp spent her youth swimming in creeks and playing on her family's ranch in California. As she got older, Rue explored new ways to get outside and enjoy nature, but she didn't see many other Black people in the outdoor spaces she loved. In 2009, she started a social enterprise called Outdoor Afro. In 2015, Outdoor Afro became a national not-for-profit that celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature. Now, Outdoor Afro, Inc. is releasing a clothing line in collaboration with REI Co-op that honors the history of Black people in the outdoors and celebrates Black joy.Shop – Outdoor Afro Inc. + REI Co-op Hike CollectionConnect with Rue:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitter Resources:Outdoor Afro WebsiteOutdoor Afro InstagramListen to:Rue Mapp's 2018 episode

In an era of climate change and sprawling human development, how can we conserve, manage and/or restore wilderness at scale? And what does “wilderness” mean in an epoch almost completely dominated by human activity? What role do wild places play, practically and spiritually? Hosted by Jason Mark, Editor of the Earth Island Journal. With: Bruce Hamilton, Deputy Executive Director of the Sierra Club; Richard White, Professor of Environmental History at Stanford; Rue Mapp, award-winning founder of Outdoor Afro. Recorded Friday, October 16, 2015 at the National Bioneers Conference in San Rafael, California.

As Game Fair 2022 kicks off, Outdoor News Radio launches with discussion between host Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman on topics including Delta Waterfowl's add-a-million-ducks-to-the-fall-flight effort and the likelihood of challenging baiting conditions for bear hunters this fall. Rue Mapp, the founder and CEO of Oakland, Calif.-based Outdoor Afro, joins Rob for the middle portion of this week's program... The post Outdoor News Radio – August 13, 2022: Of Outdoor Afro … and ‘Prey' appeared first on Outdoornews.

Rue Mapp's calling is to get more Black people involved in the outdoors. Her newest personal challenge? Learning how to hunt.

BHA Podcast & Blast, Ep. 135: Rue Mapp, founder and CEO, Outdoor Afro   Rue Mapp transformed her kitchen table blog into a national nature business and movement. Today, Mapp is founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro. For more than a decade, the nonprofit has continued to celebrate and inspire Black connections and leadership in nature across the United States. Mapp also is an award-winning and inspirational leader, speaker, public lands champion and author. Her first national book, Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors, will be released in the fall. Mapp is a National Geographic 2019 fellow, Heinz Awards honoree and National Wildlife Federation communication award recipient as well. Her work has earned international media attention from Oprah Winfrey, The New York Times, Good Morning America, NPR, NBC's TODAY, Forbes and MeatEater. Be inspired by her wide-ranging conversation with Hal Herring, and follow her adventures @RueMapp.

This week, we are revisiting some of OBP's most joyous interviews starting with Farai's conversation with two publishers of color, Elizabeth Méndez Berry, vice president and executive editor at One World, an imprint at Penguin Random House, and Lisa Lucas, senior vice president and publisher at Pantheon and Schocken Books on celebrating the work of BIPOC authors and critics. Then public health professionals and sisters Nilufar Kayhani and Nazineen Kandahari share the inspiration and beauty behind starting the Afghan Clinic, an online space that serves the health needs of fellow Afghans. Farai then speaks with Rue Mapp, founder of Outdoor Afro, about finding joy in the great outdoors and encouraging others to do the same. And in the weekly roundtable Sippin' the Political Tea, Farai talks with fellow women of color journalists, S. Mitra Kalita, founder and publisher of Epicenter NYC, and Jenni Monet, CEO of URL Media and author of newsletter Indigenously about what it means to identify as women of color and why identifying as one can evoke both personally powerful and political implications.

Our February episode we explore those who are creating a new legacy of Black history through their work and activism in the Bay Area. 1:29 First, we'll talk with spoken word poet and America's Got Talent winner Brandon Leake. 13:46 Later, we'll talk with Rue Mapp who is the creator of Outdoor Afro, a nonprofit dedicated to celebrating and creating Black connections in nature as well as leadership in nature conservation and policy. So sit back, relax, and get ready for some knowledge. I'm your host Marc Spears from ESPN's The Undefeated, and this is Beyond 28.

Episode 7 features Rue Mapp, a California based hunter, community leader, grassroots organizer, and CEO of Outdoor Afro. https://outdoorafro.com/ https://www.blackduckrevival.com/  

Host Farai Chideya shares her experience at the “Justice for J6” rally and talks about how extremists view the media with reporter Chris Jones of the outlet 100 Days in Appalachia. Wes Moore, who's running for governor in Maryland, says his ancestors facing white supremacists inspires his political career. Rue Mapp of Outdoor Afro helps others realize that “nature never closes.” And in a special roundtable, Anthea Butler and Robert P. Jones, two experts on religion and politics, explore how white evangelical Christianity is linked to extremism in the U.S.EPISODE RUNDOWN0:45 Farai discusses her experience at the “Justice for J6” rally with fellow extremism reporter Chris Jones12:42 Wes Moore on his campaign priorities as he runs for Governor of Maryland23:31 Rue Mapp of Outdoor Afro on ways to take advantage of nature31:28 Sippin' the Political Tea: Anthea Butler and Robert P. Jones on the intersection of religion and politics in the U.S.

WELL IT'S LADIES' NIGHT! AND THIS STEM'S SO TIGHT! YEAH IT'S LADIES NIGHT! OH WHAT A NIGHT!! More like a ladies episode because this week we're sharing some awesome BIPOC women in STEM and the amazing organizations they run! This week we cover Harriet Tubman (and yes, she IS the same Harriet Tubman you're thinking of), #BlackBirdersWeek, Georgia Silvera Seamens, and Rue Mapp founder of Outdoor Afro.

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The new documentary series "Allen v. Farrow" explores the child sexual abuse allegations and custody battle between Woody Allen and Mia Farrow. And, Outdoor Afro founder Rue Mapp talks about the need to eradicate the stereotype that Black Americans don't enjoy outdoor activities and to create opportunities for Black people to reclaim their love of the natural world.

The new documentary series "Allen v. Farrow" explores the child sexual abuse allegations and custody battle between Woody Allen and Mia Farrow. And, Outdoor Afro founder Rue Mapp talks about the need to eradicate the stereotype that Black Americans don't enjoy outdoor activities and to create opportunities for Black people to reclaim their love of the natural world.

In less than a decade, Rue Mapp grew her passion for nature from a blog to a national network of over 45,000 trained volunteers that comprise the organization Outdoor Afro. Rue and her organization seek to connect historically underserved communities with nature while advocating for inclusivity and accessibility within these spaces. Whether through hiking or birdwatching, art or history, cookouts or tailgates, find out how Outdoor Afro is meeting people where they are to inspire greater appreciation for the natural world. Don't miss this engaging, illuminating discussion and the Season One finale of Biophilia: The Love Nature Podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lovenature/message

Rue Mapp is the Founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, a national not-for-profit organization with offices in Oakland, CA, and Washington, D.C. Rue oversees a carefully selected and trained national volunteer leadership team of nearly 90 men and women who represent 30 states around the US, and shares opportunities to build a broader community and leadership in nature. Her important work has generated widespread national recognition and support. Since Outdoor Afro's inception in 2009 as a blog, Rue has captured the attention and support of millions through a multimedia approach that is grounded in personal connections and community organizing. From its grassroots beginning, Outdoor Afro now enjoys national sponsorship and is recognized by major organizations for its role in addressing the ongoing need for greater diversity in the outdoors. In 2010, Mapp was invited to the Obama White House to participate in America's Great Outdoors Conference, and subsequently to take part in a think-tank to inform the launch of the First Lady's “Let's Move” initiative. She was appointed program officer for the Stewardship Council's Foundation for Youth Investment to oversee its grant-making program from 2010-2012. Since that time, Mapp's work and op-eds have been featured in publications including The Wall Street Journal, Backpacker Magazine, Seattle Times, Los Angeles Times, Ebony Magazine, Outside Magazine, Sunset Magazine, NPR, and many others. Rue's work has also been recognized with numerous awards and distinctions, including The Root 100 as one of the most influential African Americans in the country (2012 and 2016), Outdoor Industry Inspiration Award, National Wildlife Federation Communication award (received alongside President Bill Clinton) and Family Circle Magazine selected Rue as one of America's 20 Most Influential Moms. Mapp remains in high demand to speak around the country and in Canada about her innovative approach that has successfully connected thousands, especially from the Black American community, to nature and the benefits of spending more time outdoors. She is proud to serve on the Outdoor Industry Association and The Wilderness Society boards. In 2014, Rue was appointed to the California State Parks Commission by Governor Jerry Brown. She was named a National Geographic fellow, and a lifetime member of Delta Sigma Theta, Incorporated. In 2020, Outdoor Afro was chosen to be highlighted and visited by Oprah on her 2020 Vision Tour. Check out details here. A graduate of UC Berkeley (with a Degree in Art History), Rue's skills and background make her a unique voice via the leadership and programs she has instituted throughout her career, enlightening a diverse community to the wonders and benefits of the outdoors. Rue resides in Vallejo, CA, and is the proud mother of three young adults. What you'll learn about in this episode: How Rue turned her passion into a national leadership program and nonprofit Why it is important to lean into specificity as you build an organization Why Rue decided to split off and pursue her own passion How race affects our perceptions of outdoor experiences How Outdoor Afro is connecting thousands of people to new and engaging outdoor experiences The long term impact of experiences that are rooted in the idea of reconnection Resources: Website: https://outdoorafro.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruemapp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/outdoor-afro/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OutdoorAfro/ https://www.facebook.com/RueMapp/ Twitter: @OutdoorAfro @ruemapp

Rue Mapp, the founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro joins the show today to discuss her career and the rise of her incredible organization from beginning as a passion project to becoming a national movement with 40,000+ members. As a competitor, Outdoor Afro has become the nation’s leading, cutting edge network that celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature and Rue opens up on the origin and evolution of the company. Following a career in corporate America, Rue opted to place herself into a field that she loved in the outdoors and built her passion project on the side while also gaining a competitive insight into the world that is outdoor recreation. Without ever losing sight of her desire to reach black men and women everywhere using her most authentic self, Outdoor Afro grew into an extension of Rue and allowed for total clarity in her mission to anyone and everyone that became affiliated with it. We explore some incredible concepts within this discussion including; the therapeutic ways in which nature can help us all (5:15); how Outdoor Afro has not had to deter from its mission or identity during the difficult times in 2020 (8:55); the ways in which nature is able to act as an equalizer to all walks of life and backgrounds (10:55) and how “healing hikes” were born from this ideology (13:20). While learning about the history of Outdoor Afro and how it went from a passion project into a business (17:50), Rue also explains the ways in which she sees herself as a competitor (23:30) and how that has driven both her career and the company to historic heights. Rue sheds light on what she believes the future of Outdoor Afro looks like (30:50) and her big “Glamp In” Gala that will raise funds for the company happening online Saturday, September 12th(33:30).

Amy introduces The Believe 19,  a new segment with an interview with Rue Mapp, founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro. Outdoor Afro is a national organization celebrating and inspiring Black connections and leadership in nature. We’ll hear what their work is all about!  Also, Patrick and Natalie share their excitement to participate in Save One Life’s annual fundraiser, Wheels for The World. Listen in to celebrate giving back and learn more about different ways to contribute to the good work being done in our communities!    Presenting Sponsor: Takeda Learn More about Outdoor Afro: Outdoor Afro Website Sign up for Wheels for the World: Save One Life  Listen to the It’s in the Gene’s Podcast!: Gene Therapy Podcast   SUBSCRIBE to BloodStream on Apple Podcasts! LIKE BloodStream on Facebook! WATCH BloodStream on YouTube!

“Good leaders really center the person and the relationship before the business. So often our leadership can be oriented around earnings, around vanity metrics, how many likes you have, and these are things that at the end of the day don't really matter to your true sense of well being and impact. Those are key values: really centering people and the needs of individuals and relationships as key components to successful leadership across any domain.” That's a quote from Rue Mapp -the Founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, the nation's leading, cutting edge network that celebrates and inspires African American connections and leadership in nature. With 80 leaders in 30 states, they connect over 35,000 people to the outdoors. Rue is an awarded inspirational leader, writer, speaker, public lands champion and a self-proclaimed good cook! From its grassroots beginning, Outdoor Afro is recognized by major organizations for its role in addressing the ongoing need for greater diversity in the outdoors. Rue's work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Backpacker, Seattle Times, Los Angeles Times, on Oprah!, NPR and many others. Rue has a smile that lights up the room and I always look forward to seeing her, whether it's in Washington DC, on the trails or in the halls of the outdoor retailer tradeshow. On this episode, we talk about leadership in the outdoors, the power of connection and relationships, learning to trust your intuition, how to find your nature swagger, climbing and being outdoors while Black, and the role that outdoor adventurers can play in activism. Here's one of my favorite quotes from the show: "We are nature. You don't have to get into your car and drive someplace to be connected to nature. That connection to nature starts with the awareness of your heartbeat and the awareness of the water that makes up most of your body. And how governed we are in the same way tides are by the moon. Being aware of who you are as nature and the representation of nature that is in the houseplant you can take some time to get to know a little better right now or the birds that are still doing their mating thing this time of year right outside your window. There's so much juiciness about nature that I really want people to know is absolutely at hand and not remote from who you already are.” Check out Rue and Oprah hiking: https://www.ruemapp.com/media/oprah Support Rue's work at Outdoor Afro: https://outdoorafro.com/ Thanks to Avery Sandack for his help editing and to Rising Appalachia for graciously providing the music for today's episode: https://www.risingappalachia.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caroline-gleich/message

Steven Rinella talks with Rue Mapp and Janis Putelis. Topics discussed: A solid two-syllable, navigational name; when your cowboy dad hangs pigs in your garage and you don't want kids on the school bus to see; how parades mean different things to different people; Outdoor Afro re-connecting black Americans to the outdoors; upping your nature swagger; unpacking statistics; how black children drown at five times the rate of white children in the US; Harriet Tubman as a wilderness leader; losing sight of the sociological factors that have lead people to be where they are; the great migration; how the outdoors and nature has not always been regarded as a safe place for black people; Emmet Till; how being on the other side of too much intrigue just isn't welcome; in cases of racism, rarely do you ever get the proof and rarely do you need it; gauging the age of an airplane by whether or not its bathroom has an ashtray; how looking at communities as needing to be saved isn’t the right way to go; picnicing vs. birding and tailgating as day camp; and more.   Connect with Steve and MeatEater Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch  

Rue Mapp is the Founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, a national not-for-profit organization with offices in Oakland, CA, and Washington, D.C. Rue oversees a carefully selected and trained national volunteer leadership team of nearly 90 men and women who represent 30 states around the US, and shares opportunities to build a broader community and … Continue reading When Black Folks live in, persist through, and thrive in nature— Outdoor Afro Founder Rue Mapp →

"I realized that we had a visual representation problem." Rue Mapp is the founder of Outdoor Afro. Originally a blog, 10 years ago it blossomed into a movement helping establish people of color in the outdoor space while empowering communities across the country to get out into nature. Along the way she's gotten to meet the president - more than once - and changed countless lives. We talk about growing up between the city and the country, the need to make sure the outdoor community, industry, and environmental activism is inclusive of all people, and how she's seen that shift over the past decade.

Imagine yourself walking among trees dappled with sun. A clear stream gurgles nearby. Maybe your shoulders relaxed a bit just picturing it. But for some African Americans walking in the woods is tied to a legacy of racial terror, and could trigger quite the opposite response. The national nonprofit Outdoor Afro is inspiring African Americans to reclaim the outdoors as a place to refresh the spirit, replenish the soul … and simply have fun! We hear from local organizer Monette Bailey, and from the founder of Outdoor Afro, Rue Mapp.

Rue Mapp founded Outdoor Afro, a “social media community that introduces African Americans to the Great Outdoors” because she remembers the exhilaration she felt as a child in the run from the car to the creek when her parents pulled into the driveway of the family’s ranch in the Northern California woodlands.   “I want everyone to have that opportunity to feel that rush of joy and sense of belonging in nature.”   Started as a blog in 2009, Outdoor Afro quickly gained national attention, spreading across the country and garnering national attention and garnering media profiles of Rue on CNN and NPR, and in The Wall Street Journal, National Geographic, and – proving that she has definitely captured the zeitgeist – Oprah Magazine.   The success of Outdoor Afro gained Rue a seat in the organization of Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” initiative; a National Wildlife Federation’s Communication Award; and a 2019 Heinz Award in the environment category.   Host Grant Oliphant and Rue talk about the deeply rooted trauma that causes many African Americans to have an unconscious wariness of outdoor spaces; the time she says she “opened my mouth, and my life fell out;” and who she considers the “original outdoor afro.”   “Nature doesn’t judge anyone,” says Rue. “The outdoors is a refuge from all the ‘isms.’”   Experience the charismatic, thoughtful, joyful and – considering her infectious love of parks, trails and nature – appropriately named Rue Mapp on this episode of “We Can Be.”   Listen today at heinz.org/podcast, or on leading podcast sites including Stitcher, Podbean, GooglePlay, iTunes and Spotify.   “We Can Be” is hosted by  Heinz Endowments President Grant Oliphant, and produced by the Endowments and Treehouse Media. Theme and incidental music by Josh Slifkin. Guest image by Josh Franzos. Guest inquiries can be made to Scott Roller at sroller@heinz.org.

Join Nurse Rona and Rue Mapp, Founder of Outdoor Afro, a non-profit at the forefront of helping more people, particularly African Americans, equitably reconnect with the natural world. The post 9/16/19 Outdoor Afro: Health, Fun, and Healing in Nature appeared first on KPFA.

Rue Mapp is the founder and CEO of Oakland's Outdoor Afro, a group that encourages African-Americans to get out and explore the outdoors. It's not as simple a task as you might expect. As Rue points out, there are all kinds of historic, cultural and socio-economic barriers to entry for people of color to do something as seemingly simple as visiting a national park or going on a hike in nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rue’s Wild Idea: To start a movement that celebrates diversity, and helps gets more people outside and connected in nature. Rue Mapp is a true force of nature. The activist, nature-lover, and mom of three founded Outdoor Afro as a blog in 2009 and has since grown it to become the nation’s leading nonprofit network that encourages African-American leadership in nature. With nearly 80 leaders in 30 states around the country, the organization has connected thousands of people to outdoor experiences, changing the conversation around who plays outside. Diversity in the outdoors is a hot topic these days, especially at the Outdoor Retailer show where we did this interview. Rue’s voice is a valued leader in the conversation. Outdoor Afro started as something small and personal to Rue, but has grown and become incredibly influential in the outdoor arena. Rue herself has been invited to the White House to participate in the America’s Great Outdoors Conference and was part of a think tank for Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Initiative. In 2014, she was appointed to the California State Parks Commission by California Governor Jerry Brown, and her work has been featured everywhere from the Wall Street Journal and NPR, to Sunset and Ebony Magazines.  Rue’s ability to connect and empower communities from across all cultures is inspiring and has made her a sought-after speaker. We talk about diversity in the outdoors and who is doing it well (you might be surprised), how nature doesn’t discriminate, and the power of joy, humor, and relationships in your life. Listen to this episode if:  You are trying to create or grow a community. You want to see more diversity in the outdoors. You want to know which companies are showcasing diversity well. You are looking for inspiration to do something meaningful with your life. For full show notes, including guest links and books mentioned during the episode, visit: http://wildideasworthliving.com/89

“Trust my feet”: Nature hacktivist Rue Mapp on her non-profit’s work to reconnect and strengthen the relationship between nature and communities of color, the healing qualities of outdoor time at midlife, and trail (music) mixes. The post Ep 31 Outdoor Afro founder Rue Mapp appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

Rue Mapp is pioneering a movement of equity and justice in the outdoor recreation and environmental movement. Outdoor Afro has become the nation’s leading network that celebrates and inspires African American connections and leadership in nature, letting people know that they are welcome in the outdoors to build community and find healing.

Outdoor Afro is as much about representation as it is about paradigm shifts. Rue and her team are alchemizing the painful lineages of separation and trauma, to tell a story rooted in Black joy and seeking refuge in nature.
 :: “I think about the Redwoods who were all clearcut, and now those trees are all second and third growth—that is the story of regeneration. I think nature holds those stories of relief. Nature relieves the stress of racism that we all feel. The trees don’t know what color I am. The birds don’t know what gender is. The flowers don’t know how much money I have in my bank account. I think we can rely on nature to be the equalizer for us so we can shed that weight. The possibility is there for us.”-- Rue Mapp on For The Wild :: This episode is in collaboration with the Geography of Hope Conference, where Rue will be keynote speaker March 17 + 18 in Point Reyes, California. https://gohconference.org

On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, John Griffith shares the story of creating the Bioblitz Dance with the encouragement and support of Rue Mapp of Outdoor Afro.  John explains the reason for the Bioblitz Dance and the steps of the Bioblitz Dance.  John Griffith challenges you and your park to do a Bioblitz Dance. If you do a Bioblitz Dance and let us know you are doing the dance because of the show, we will send you Park Leaders stickers for everyone who participates in the dance. You just have to let us know by letting us know on Facebook or include Bioblitz Dance and Park Leaders in the title of your video on YouTube. You can find the Bioblitz Tutorial Here. 

This week, Kristin Carpenter-Ogden interviews Rue Mapp, Founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro on the Intrepid Entrepreneur podcast. In addition to being a visionary entrepreneur, Mapp is becoming a nationally recognized leader who is highly committed to connecting African Americans to the outdoors and nature. For more information, visit www.outdoorafro.com. Also, make sure to visit www.livinguber.com for complete show notes and links referenced in this episode!

On today’s episode of the show, I interview a woman who has inspired me and many people like me to embrace themselves in outdoor spaces and find community even when its not always easy.  Her name is Rue Mapp, and she is the CEO and founder of Outdoor Afro, a not-for-profit organization founded in Oakland, California that is at the forefront of celebrating and inspiring African American connections in nature. Outdoor Afro represents a network across 30 states, challenging and changing representation in the outdoors and connecting thousands of people to outdoor experiences.

*Things are changing at EOC! Send us an email and let us know your thoughts at* *info@wildlensinc.org* ( info@wildlensinc.org ) This episode was originally published nearly 2 years ago, but it could have been made yesterday. Thank you Sarinah Simons and Rue Mapp for this piece of internet gold. Original Text: On today’s episode of the show, I interview a woman who has inspired me and many people like me to embrace themselves in outdoor spaces and find community even when its not always easy. Her name is Rue Mapp, and she is the CEO and founder of Outdoor Afro, a not-for-profit organization founded in Oakland, California that is at the forefront of celebrating and inspiring African American connections in nature. Outdoor Afro represents a network across 30 states, challenging and changing representation in the outdoors and connecting thousands of people to outdoor experiences.