Member Focus: Black Sustainability, Inc. & Black Emergency Managers Association International have partnered! October 2022

https://www.blacksustainability.org/post/black-sustainability-inc-and-the-black-emergency-managers-association-have-partnere                 ================================================================================ Black Sustainability, Inc. Black Emergency Managers Association International have partnered! Committed to ensuring our communities are prepared for natural and man-made disasters, BSI & BEMA have intentionally partnered for greater impacts. As an international member of BEMA, BSI is now poised to offer trainings and certifications for our broad network and increase preparedness and resiliency applying both conventional and indigenous practices & strategies. The Partnership Black Sustainability Inc. (BSI) x BEMA = Increased Resiliency in Black communities.  We know we are already disproportionately affected by environmental racism, and want to be even more poised to face additional pressures from climate change. We are excited to maximize our membership in the following ways: ·        Get our members connected and trained for disaster preparedness and relief ·        Deepen engagement between our membership bases for greater impacts Our Organizations ​Black Sustainability, Inc. (BSI) Black Sustainability, Inc. has the largest global network of Black/African sustainability practitioners, with over 2,000 members. Black Sustainability, Inc.’s mission is to connect people of Afrikan descent in sustainability fields to resources, development, networking, and employment opportunities. Are you Black & Green? There is no need to feel isolated or alone as we do the work in our communities - consider joining BSI’s Black Sustainability Network – the largest global network of Black/African sustainability organizations, professionals and enthusiasts. More information. Black Emergency Managers Association International Black Emergency Managers Association International mission is to provide information, networking, educational & professional development opportunities, and to advance the emergency management and homeland security profession within Black, Latino, African-Descent, disenfranchised, and vulnerable population communities. To assist and ensure diversity and community involvement in all phases of emergency management, and climate change to include grant opportunities, training, preparedness, etc. with emphasis on the long-term recovery of communities. VISION is to be the premier association of African-Descent Homeland Security & Emergency Management professional emergency managers. Be the premier African-Descent 'all-inclusive' association fulfilling our primary mission, and not exclude any individual, entity, or organization with an interest in the principles of emergency management in all communities.