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Jenae Barnes
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Health and Environment Reporter, Capital B
Chicago
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Gambling, Betting, Bitcoin
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By Jenae Barnes Verified| Yahoo Verified On the sandy shores of the Indiana National Dunes, a dozen environmental organizations gathered on Saturday to celebrate — and protect — their planet. Kimmie Gordon, founder of Brown Faces Green Spaces, an environmental equity organization, said the event started six years ago with just a few vendors and attendees.
By Adam Mahoney Verified, Jenae Barnes Verified| Capital B Verified From Gary, Indiana’s steel mills to the oil refineries of Beaumont, Texas, and the toxic waste sites in San Francisco’s Bayview-Hunters Point, Black communities across the country are living with the harsh realities of industrial pollution. As the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s regulations are rolled back, efforts to address these toxic hazards in these areas are jeopardized.
By Jenae Barnes Verified| Yahoo Verified On the sandy shores of the Indiana National Dunes, a dozen environmental organizations gathered on Saturday to celebrate — and protect — their planet. Kimmie Gordon, founder of Brown Faces Green Spaces, an environmental equity organization, said the event started six years ago with just a few vendors and attendees.
Company Info
Capital B
Capital B is a Black-led, nonprofit news organization focused on high-quality journalism that addresses the experiences and needs of Black communities in the United States. Launched in February 2022, it serves as both a national and local news platform, combining investigative reporting with practical civic information. The organization emphasizes editorial independence and community engagement, covering critical issues such as politics, health, criminal justice, environmental justice, and housing. Capital B operates national journalism initiatives that provide in-depth reporting on systemic issues affecting Black Americans. It has local newsrooms in Atlanta and Gary, offering relevant coverage on topics like affordable housing and voter resources. The organization prioritizes community-centric reporting through listening sessions and engagement initiatives, ensuring its content meets the needs of its audience. All content is freely accessible, aiming to counter misinformation and provide trustworthy news to underserved communities. Capital B is committed to equitable pay for its journalists and plans to expand its local newsroom network in cities with significant Black populations.
New York, New York, United States
Founded: 2021