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We are building the largest black + Green Network of sustainability professionals, entrepreneurs & ENTHUSIASTS.
We invite you to join us on our mission to mobilize sustainability practitioners of Afrikan descent to (re)build sustainable communities & economies that restore balance to our planet.

THE NEW BLACK
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We are re-introducing our new and improved Black Sustainability Network platform, tailored to fit the needs of our members. With our improved BSI platform, you get a user-friendly platform, better searchability for a wider range of Industry House options and a sacred space in our Members-Only platform to build and collaborate with other Black & Green experts and business leaders with the same mission in mind.
BSN MEMBERS
2300 Members
1246 North America
24 South America
169 Africa
30 Europe
1 Australia
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Collaboration for Liberation
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOE WASTE DECON TRAINING
BSI has partnered with BSN Member, Shoe Waste to create a green workforce development training program centered around addressing waste and job creation in the Black community. Participants that successfully complete the training will have the opportunity for a learning exchange abroad. Join us as we build a manufacturing center to address decarbonization and divert waste from our landfills!
Join us each month for an immersive Community Education Day!
Arts xchange environmental awareness day
Are you interested in learning more about environmental stewardship, the programs BSI is operating and understanding what others are offering to the Atlanta community in terms of environmental education?
Join us for an impactful Environmental Awareness Day with workshops, hands-on training, and discussions focused on sustainability for the whole family on April 19 and stop by our booth!

SUPPORTING B.O.O.S.
We take honor and pride in acknowledging our supporters, as many are also members of the Black Sustainability Network!
SUPPORT OUR B.O.O.'s (Black Owned & Operated Organizations) or find out how you can become one.





MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Mawusi Ashshakir
Iya Abiye Mawusi Ashshakir has been supporting women in the birthwork field for over 24 years. She is a MH, Midwife Founder and Guardian Director of The Mothership Institute.
She founded The Mothership Institute in 2008 to address the infant and maternal health disparities in her Ohio community because of the success rates she encountered in her mothers and babies so she decided to train others in birthwork to amplify her impact.
Recently Iya opened The Mothership Center where she serves expecting mothers (housed and unhoused), doulas and midwives in-training, and offers support to men and women alike. At The Mothership Center, they are dedicated to providing comprehensive support and resources for families at every stage of their journey...