Author: Jasmine

Jasmine

Jasmine Gil is the Senior Director of Hip Hop Caucus’ Think 100% climate justice initiative. Jasmine Gil is a dedicated advocate for climate and environmental justice, with a deep-rooted commitment to empowering communities impacted by injustice. With a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the College of Charleston, Jasmine has coordinated educational programs for students in the Charleston area and lead campaigns at organizations like Climate Power and the Coastal Conservation League. Jasmine’s expertise in storytelling, communications, and partnership-building has been instrumental in advancing climate justice causes at both state and national levels.

One thing that has always carried our people through trying times is music and art — it heals, it brings joy, it allows us momentary escape, but it also speaks to the experiences we live every day. One of those experiences includes the harsh and disproportionate impacts of climate change to Black and Brown communities. As Black women from the South — Dawn Richard being from New Orleans, Louisiana and Jasmine Gil, born and raised in South Carolina — we understand the fight for climate justice is deeply intertwined with our cultural heritage and the power of artistic expression.  Music…

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