; Whereas Outdoor Afro’s growing network mostly comprises college-educated, civically engaged men and women, many who plan and act on behalf of children and senior community members, thereby restoring African-American leadership in nature back to the home; Whereas more than any other group, African Americans turn to Outdoor Afro for advice on where to recreate, which outdoor gear to use, and which causes need our greatest attention; and Whereas 2019 marks the 10th year since Outdoor Afro has established itself as a community that supports reconnecting African Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities: Now, therefore, be it