Blacks in Green - BIG™ is a national network for environmental justice and economic development.

BLACKS IN GREEN

CREATORS OF THE

SUSTAINABLE
SQUARE MILE

We are building the gold standard for
Black community economic development.

EMMETT TILL AND MAMIE TILL-MOBLEY HOUSE CURRENTLY UNDERGOING RESTORATION

BIG is restoring the childhood home of Civil Rights martyr Emmett Till into a museum commemorating the Till Family legacy of courage and forgiveness. Located at the center of our West Woodlawn neighborhood, the museum will tell the story of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and their Great Migration family. The restored building will house a rich array of programming, ranging from education to performance while meeting the highest standards for net-zero energy performance and construction.

BIG CAREERS

WE’RE HIRING!

Soon you'll hear news of the launch of our $10M EPA Thriving Communities program and of new BIG hires. 

Extraordinary professionals with love of community, passion for system change, and affinity for environmental justice are invited to inquire directly to candidates@blacksingreen.org. 

RESERVE BIG

THE GREEN LIVING ROOM Event & Gathering Community Space

The Green Living Room offers a comfortable Afro-centric lounge, a conference room that pays homage to historical Black leaders, a classroom that seats up to 20 people, and a beautiful outdoor space and garden. The perfect space for your next event.

THE GREAT MIGRATION GUEST HOUSE Vacation Rental

In May 2022, we opened our brand new guest house located right next door to the Green Living Room in historic West Woodlawn. The home comfortably accommodates up to 6 people, and features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a full kitchen, a back porch and a garden. 

SUPPORT OUR WORK

We’re building a whole-system solution to increase our communities’ wealth and well-being in the context of a changing climate.

BIG PARTNERS

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