"It is an honor and privilege to share this collection of personal reflections from Black and Brown storytellers with global origins and perspectives. Within the pages of this book, they discuss their lives. Some are scientists, some are activists for environmental or social justice, and many are both.
Nearly all the storytellers spoke about race or racism. This topic influences everything, from science and what is considered knowledge, to where you might live in a particular city, and even the quality of healthcare and education you might receive. Needless to say, people of the Global Majority understand that racism is not just an American problem, but it exists around the globe, as global environmental policy determines the quality of life for people around the world." Dudley Edmondson