Sol Summit 2019

MissionWe are a Climate Justice, solutions-based organization led by Black thought leaders who are closing the Green Gap and placing PEOPLE at the core of Sol Nation’s work.VisionTo be a national and globally recognized organization that provides direct pathways for BIPOC communities to enter into the Sol Era.Sol Nation’s Guiding PrinciplesIn an effort to achieve Sol Nation’s mission/vision, we:Believe communities should own their climate justice solutionsCreate opportunities to establish intergenerational strategies to impact local social and environmental issuesPrioritize Black folks issues, identities, and cultural valuesProvide BIPOC communities pathways to entry into the environmental justice movementIdentify & cultivate individual strength/skills to translate EJ threats into innovative solutionsLead socio-economic impact to create sustainable & sovereign communities

Sol Nation Inc

In April of 2019 we will host our 2nd annual Sol Summit that equips historically marginalized communities with education, training and resources to address injustice specifically in the areas of climate, environmental, and economic impacts. This annual summit is a platform that uses art & culture, workshops, hackerspaces, and makerspaces to empower attendees to return to their communities and institute SOLutions. Join us for our 3-day summit and 1 year anniversary celebration!!
 
Opening Reception & 1 Year Anniversary Celebration Hosted by Sol Collective Thursday, April 4, 2019 7 pm - 10 pm The Nest at Hygge Camp North End 330 Camp Road Charlotte, NC 28216 The Sol Collective are individuals who want to contribute their strengths to translating the issues of environmental justice. Currently "the collective" consists of visual artists who incorporate the environment and environmental justice into their work in order to serve as conversation starters and show that Environmental Justice is Art. We will have live performances and speakers to usher us through the night. Menu for the evening will be Tomato Basil Tarts, Mini Crab Cakes, Vegetarian Potstickers, Blackened Salmon, Mini Chicken Salad Croissants, and Veggie Flatbreads with Balsamic Vinegar reduction provided by Boast Catering. Cash bar will be available. <A HREF="https://solsummit.eventbrite.com" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer"></A> Summit Day Friday, April 5, 2019 8 am - 5 pm Solid Waste Services 1105 Otts Street Charlotte, NC 28205 We will have speakers, workshops, panels, & makerspaces to train and equip attendees with the tools and information needed to take back to their communities and implement solutions. Individuals from across the state will convene in Charlotte to share invaluable information on how to move the environmental justice movement forward to solutions. Join organizers, elected officials, & community members as we come together to learn and create solutions. <A HREF="https://solsummit.eventbrite.com" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer"></A>
 Community Walk & Festival Saturday, April 6, 2019 9 am - 1 pm West Charlotte High School 2219 Senior Drive Charlotte, NC 28216 We will walk/run to highlight the installation of signal cabinet wraps by the Sol Collective along the Beatties Ford Road corridor and then end with a pop-up festival with Project Lift and West Side Parent Coalition. If you are interested in being a vendor then please email info@solnation.org or secure your your space online. 
 
We leverage established relationships, engage partners, and Sol Nation membership to increase our engagement with grassroots and frontline communities. We are organizing environmentalists, teachers, preachers, artists, musicians, academics, writers, and individuals of all ages in the same space to develop the innovative ways to restore our environmental justice communities and to keep them on the path to resiliency.
 
We center black communities, communities of color, and southern communities who are disproportionately harmed by climate injustices otherwise known as environmental justice communities (EJ Communities). We know that it will take everyone to solve the issues so the summit is for city/county officials, organizers, community members, scientists, and anyone else who want to be part of the SOLution for climate change and environmental justice. Our goal is to: 
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<H3>Demonstrate how to translate climate justice through the use of art, culture and our strengths</H3>
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<H3>Connect how Environmental Justice is connected to other social movements</H3>
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<H3>Provide hands-on makerspace for SOLutions</H3>
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 The summit is being held in Charlotte, NC this year and in alignment with Charlotte turning 250 years old, our goal is to be able to have 250 people attend the summit over the 3 days. Through registration and scholarships with want to have a diverse group of 250 participants who learn or share info about EJ communities and participate in developing the SOLutions. 
As a connector, we will increase the amount of opportunities for SOLution based organizing, community owned SOLutions, resources, training, and education. 
 
 Featuring: Sole 2 Sol 5k Race/Walk Makerspace Workshops Call for Solutions: Are you actively working on SOLutions? Do you have SOLution ideas? Submit them to info@solnation.org For the Land, the Air, the Water, and the PEOPLE!
 
 
 
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