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The Brothers, Sons, Selves (BSS) coalition fosters life-affirming spaces for boys and men of color, where justice is rooted in transforming oppressive systems but also in building a trusting and loving community.
The Brothers, Sons, Selves (BSS) coalition fosters life-affirming spaces for boys and men of color, where justice is rooted in transforming oppressive systems but also in building a trusting and loving community.
For decades, communities of color have fought against unequal exposure to oil drilling and other environmental harms. Recent policies to phase out drilling and require buffer zones are victories, but the battle is still ongoing.
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