Leah Thomas

Author, “The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet”

Elon Common Reading Lecture

Thursday, September 19, 2024, 7 p.m.
Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center

Leah Thomas is a celebrated environmentalist who uses her passion for writing and creativity to explore and advocate for the critical yet often overlooked relationship between social justice and environmentalism. Her platform aims to provide educational resources surrounding intersectional environmentalism and promote inclusivity and accessibility within environmental education and movements.

Thomas is the founder of the nonprofit Intersectional Environmentalist and author of “The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet.” She has been recognized for her work in outlets like Harper’s Bazaar, W Magazine, CNN, ABC News and NBC, among others, and has been honored on lists including Forbes 30 under 30, EBONY Power 100, TIME100 Next and INSIDER’s Climate Action 30.

Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets will be available August 27 at ElonTickets.com.