Green the Block is a campaign led by the Hip Hop Caucus and Green For All,
and a coalition of over seventy organizations.

Reverend Yearwood and Phaedra Ellis-LamkinsGreen the Block is a campaign led by the Green For All and Hip Hop Caucus, and a coalition of over seventy organizations. On August 4th, 2009 we publically announced Green the Block at a press conference at the White House. This spring, Green The Block will engage communities throughout the country in monthly action events focusing on education, awareness and service, modeled after our very successful National Service and Remembrance Day which featured more than 100 service events on September 11, 2009. We'll also join hip hop and R&B star Drake on the Campus Consciousness Tour.

Check out the monthly action themes, get involved and take action in your community today.

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Go DJ! Go DJ! Go Green!

March 9, 2010 - 8:26pm

Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, CEO of Green For All, answers questions about how to build a green movement in the inner city.Who would of thought that one day DJ Biz Markie would spin records in front of the US Capitol building in effort to save the environment… On Wednesday February 24th, that happened. And I was there.

Can A Sistah Rock a Movement?

March 9, 2010 - 7:05pm
Kari Fulton, Washington, D.C.

As an environmental and climate justice organizer I have stood in solidarity with frontline communities fighting against dirty, polluting industries. As a young leader I have made sure the voice of the new generation is not politically segregated to the “kiddie” table. As a hip-hop head I have spent my share of hours debating the top 5 emcees of all time (Rakim should be on everybodys list) But as a woman, I had to take a step back and ponder, how do I rep for my gender while I Green the Block?

Green The Block 2010 Days of Action: March's Theme, "Women in the Green Economy"

February 25, 2010 - 1:34am

Evelin, Women’s Action to Gain Economic Security (WAGES)This March, Green The Block returns with the first in our series of national service and action days. Each of these days is designed to help people by improving their access to educational materials, job resources and relevant community service.

Green The Block Launch Party

September 29, 2009 - 6:09pm

Green The Block launches in Washington, D.C., with Wyclef, Representative Donna Edwards, Jeff Johnson, and more!

Leaders from all over the country came to Washington, D.C. this weekend for the Congressional Black Caucus Annual forum.

Green For All and the Hip Hop Caucus
Hip Hop Caucus