Stories of Black Joy in the Outdoors

What feelings do backpacking evoke for you? Have you heard about Ona Judge? How can you find joy along the Presidential Traverse? Outdoor enthusiast Chaya Harris shared Black Joy in the Outdoors and why it's important for all of us in a webinar held on December 14, 2023. View Recording »

Resources

• About Ona Judge: Never Caught by Erica Armstrong Dunbar
• Thomas Duggan and Concord & Lexington: Robbins House
• @representinnature on Instagram: Black-led outdoors stock photo group

Chaya Harris most recently served as the National Program Director at Outdoor Afro after serving as a volunteer leader with the organization for five years. She has helped plan outstanding events and expand the network as a Regional Lead in the Northeast, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro with other leaders, and has had several women-led expeditions in the Northeast and Pacific Northwest.