Green dream reborn
National convergence April 4-6 for green-collar jobs
Posted by Erik Hoffner (Guest Contributor) at 4:30 PM on 13 Mar 2008
Hundreds of activists, youths, and dreamers from communities of color around the nation are about to come together for The Dream Reborn in Memphis, and the green-job market is a big reason why. The conference is hosted by Green For All and marks the anniversary of MLK Jr.'s assassination by seeking to deepen relationships and skills in the arena of climate justice and building opportunity for poor communities in the new green economy. Van Jones, Majora Carter, Winona LaDuke, and others are going to lead the conversation, and it's going to be rich.
You probably knew that already. But did you know that they're also looking for a few more sponsors, a couple more green business exhibitors, and also help with giving scholarships to all of those whose presence is most needed at the event?
And if the thrust of this event is your bailiwick, then get registered, because hotel rooms in Memphis are filling up ...
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