By Any Dreams Necessary: Anti-Racist Strategies for Sustainability, Resilience and Environmental Justice in African American Communities.

"By Any Dreams Necessary" is a transformative guide that offers a strategic vision for enhancing sustainability, building resilience, and achieving environmental justice in African American communities. Dr. Bruce Strouble delivers a strategic plan for African Americans to address systemic racial oppression, economic disenfranchisement, and environmental injustice and turn them into opportunities for empowerment through practical solutions and strategic action.

This book blends rigorous academic research with an on-the-ground roadmap for transforming harsh realities into tangible change. Whether you're an activist, a student, a community organizer, or simply looking to gain a deeper understanding of contemporary challenges facing Black Americans, this book is poised to help you navigate complex topics such as environmental racism and economic inequality to health disparities while offering research-based strategies and best practices for collective progress.

Inside, you'll find practical guidance built around SMART goals, empowering community leaders to address the various issues facing Black American communities. By interweaving real-world examples with scholarly insights, By Any Dreams Necessary demonstrates strategies to close the gap between theory and action.

If you're tired of abstract conversations and want truly effective solutions, this is the resource you need. It's a thorough, accessible guide that turns academic research into actionable plans for shaping healthier, stronger, and more resilient Black communities.

Author: Bruce W. Strouble
Publisher: Enlightened Learners Publishing
Published: 12/10/2024
Pages: 232
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d
ISBN: 9798218464332

About the Author
Strouble, Bruce W.: - Dr. Bruce W. Strouble is an esteemed anti-racism scholar, environmental justice activist, and community organizer rooted in Pasadena, California, and currently residing in Tallahassee, Florida. With a deep commitment to advancing sustainability and resilience in African American communities, Dr. Strouble holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University, complemented by African American Studies and Social Sciences studies at Florida A&M University. Dr. Strouble's career spans impactful roles, including Sustainability Program Coordinator for the City of Tallahassee and Sustainability Coordinator at Florida A&M University's Sustainability Institute. He currently serves as the Senior Manager of Equitable Climate Resilience Programs at Groundwork USA, leading initiatives that empower communities to confront climate challenges through democratic engagement and equitable solutions. Recognized for his leadership, Dr. Strouble received the 2018 ReThink Energy Florida "Energy Innovator" award, a testament to his innovative approach and expertise in the field. He is a Senior Fellow at the Institute for the Polarities of Democracy and the Environmental Leadership Program. He is a founding member of Citizens for a Sustainable Future Inc. and vice President of the New Era Impact Investment Fund. He serves on the boards of the Capital City Chamber of Commerce, Rethink Energy Florida, and the Moving Forward Network. As a father of four Black boys, Dr. Strouble's personal and professional dedication converges on fostering sustainable and cohesive communities. His influence extends through academia, where he occasionally teaches courses in Political Science, Public Policy, and African American Studies. Driven by a profound belief in the power of community and democracy, Dr. Strouble continues to shape policies and practices that promote environmental justice and enhance political participation across diverse landscapes, inspiring hope for a better future.

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