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Membership: We fundamentally lead with respect and kindness for everyone. Honoring all people and recognizing that historically voices of some individuals have been muted. BEL is a space that welcomes all shades of humanity. BEL recognizes that human rights are exercised without discrimination of any kind based on race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status such as disability, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation”.
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Black Environmental Leader
The Black Environmental Leader membership is for Americans of Black African descent who work for and/or volunteer in either the built or natural environment. This membership also includes folks who have a passion for the Environment, Climate Change and Environmental Justice.
Group or Organization Member
The BEL Group or Organization Membership is available to all groups or organizations that are mission-aligned to Black Environmental Leaders Association and wish to make a commitment to Environmental and Economic Justice work.
Life Memberships
Life Member
Life Black Environmental Leader or BEL Ally membership is available to all individuals, who work or volunteer in either the built or natural environment. BEL Family memberships can also be converted into a Life Membership.
Emerging Life Member
The Emerging Life Membership provides an installment plan to achieve Life Membership. Emerging Life members are current members of BEL as long as their installment payments are up to date.
