Some neighborhoods have playgrounds, trees, and trails. Others have cracked courts, closed bathrooms, or no park at all. Because of redlining and disinvestment, communities of color often get the short end of the (picnic) table when it comes to green space. Our latest blog explores how this happened — and what we can do to fix it. Solutions include funding maintenance, not just building new parks. Read more in our latest blog from Eva Pitts, Community Development Fellow at Greenlining: https://bit.ly/4eYariV #GreenliningTheBlock #ParkEquity #Redlining #ClimateEquity (fb)

On July 4, President Trump signed a nearly 1,000-page budget bill into law — with Congress's support — that guts protections for consumers, housing, and the climate while shifting power and resources to the wealthy and well-connected. This bill is a devastating blow to the equity infrastructure communities and advocates have fought for. It cuts the CFPB by 90%, repeals climate funding, eliminates tenant protections, and threatens the ability of nonprofits to serve their communities. At Greenlining, we know this moment calls for clarity and action. We will not back down. We're committed to building systems that serve people, not power. Read our full response: http://bit.ly/4lHIBJN #TrumpBudget (fb)