Presidential Memorandum, Monument Designations set blueprint for diversity, inclusion, access in public lands as a new normal Barack Obama is the reason I met Audrey Peterman, who has been advocating for inclusion and access in U.S. public lands for more than 20 years. When the…
National parks, monuments, memorials and preserves designated during the Obama administration that have cultural relevance to communities of color and other marginalized groups. This list does not include dozens of national historic landmarks. (Click on park name for website, more details). Birmingham Civil Rights (Alabama),…
Diversity issues could be addressed as NPS works through harassment, work environment (NOTE: Clicking on most images will launch a full-sized viewer). by Glenn Nelson Three days removed from her courageous, stomach-churning testimony before a Congressional oversight committee, Kelly Martin was more in her element…
Bears Ears, Gold Butte continue trend of relevant monuments by Glenn Nelson Obama’s Vision President Obama has established 25 national monuments and expanded several others – 17 have cultural significance to disenfranchised Americans: Bears Ears (UT): Sacred tribal land, jointly managed by tribes. Belmont-Paul Women’s…
