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Rev. Dr. Dorthea Fondren

Rev. Dr. Dorthea E. Fondren is an ordained interfaith minister, spiritual counselor, holistic therapist, and published author.

As female empowerment and environmental justice activist focusing on sustainable environmental design, she advocates on behalf of environmental and women's health issues.

With the heart of a public servant, she is a NAACP National Environmental and Climate Justice Ambassador. As a 2022 Award Winner for the Resilience in Climate Equity (RICE) awards, she has been recognized for her hard work and dedication towards climate justice.

She is also the CEO and Founding Principal of Modern Soulful Living Academy, whose mission is to educate and empower others to increase their leadership capabilities while focusing on spiritual and personal development.

In each capacity, she aims to be the change she wishes to see in a healthier, cleaner, and more just society for generations to come. She is a Detroit native who now resides as a dual residency in West Los Angeles with her loving husband and two beautiful daughters.

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Environmental Health

March 16, 2023

The environmental and climate movement has been gaining momentum in recent years, and mothers, women of color, and their children have been at the forefront. We are leading the charge in raising awareness about the effects of pollution, extreme weather events, and ecological destruction on our health and well-being. Music has long been an expression of activism, from Bob Dylan to Billie Eilish . As mothers, we can use this medium to educate ourselves and our children about environmental issues while engaging in meaningful dialogue about how it affects us all. By turning up the volume on eco-...

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Environmental Health

February 27, 2023

After recently giving birth to my second baby, I’ve learned that is important to focus on postpartum care in an environmentally conscious way. Not only does this benefit the health of both you and your child, but it also helps to preserve the environment for future generations. It can be difficult to be mindful of our environmental impact when caring for a newborn, but there are many ways that mothers and their visitors can do so. Firstly, during postpartum care mothers need to be extra vigilant about who visits them in the home. The risk of infection or illness increases with visitors, so...

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Environmental Health MomsRising

January 29, 2023

How we can use green energy and building electrification to help build a cleaner and healthier future for families, children, and mothers Building electrification is a rapidly growing industry that can help to decrease pollution and create healthier places for our families to live. The use of solar power and wind energy to produce electricity is key to building this just transition toward a green future. This blog will cover how the use of green energy can be used to build cleaner, healthier homes for families, children, and mothers. I decided to make a change in my life, to work towards a...

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Environmental Health MomsRising

January 8, 2023

Due to the global pandemic, the importance of a holistic approach to health and wellness that takes into consideration both individual well-being and environmental systems has become increasingly apparent. Nowhere is this more pronounced than in the case of mothers and children, who are particularly vulnerable to any disruptions in their environment. Integrating the well-being of mothers and children with environmental systems is essential for providing mental health outcomes that can be sustained over time. Mental health support for mothers and children often focuses solely on individual-...

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Environmental Health MomsRising Reproductive Justice

December 16, 2022

Recent research conducted by the Journal of Women's Health has presented alarming new evidence that environmental toxicants can have a detrimental effect on fetal health. The findings suggest that exposure to environmental toxins contributing to climate change from sources such as air pollution is directly linked to increased risks of pregnancy-related illnesses and death. Global Warming: Effects on Reproductive Health Global warming is a major environmental issue with far-reaching consequences, yet the effect on reproductive health often goes unrecognized. As temperatures continue to rise...

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Environmental Health MomsRising

December 5, 2022

The fight for environmental sustainability and health equity is a pressing concern worldwide. Mothers have a unique role in ensuring the future of our planet and its inhabitants are safe, healthy, and secure. As health equity and green practices become increasingly necessary to prevent the worst impacts of climate change, it is essential to recognize mothers as key players in this effort. This article will explore how mothers can be empowered to take on an active role in promoting environmental sustainability and health equity for all, especially women of color and children. Achieving health...

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Environmental Health

November 30, 2022

We have long known that air pollution has a detrimental effect on our physical health, but only recently have we begun to understand its profound impact on mental health. As environmental injustice and health equity continue to be issued in many parts of the world, women, and kids are often most at risk for experiencing the psychological effects of exposure to dirty air. Studies have shown that air pollution can cause depression among vulnerable populations. For example, pregnant women exposed to pollutants showed higher levels of anxiety and distress than those living in clean-air...

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Blog Carnivals Environmental Health

November 29, 2012

Between both civil rights and feminist movements, women of color have always been catalyst of change in our nation. Climate change have disproportionate impacts on communities of color and these issues are hitting women the hardest globally. Ignoring the problems of environmental and climate justice is not an option in these communities. Women of color are the agents of change in grass root organizing and also on the family level as the providers and consumers of our nation and beyond. The mothers, daughters, and sisters of our families are strong enough to be the backbones of our family,...

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A Mother In Music: Turning up the Volume on Environmental & Climate Activism

Eco-Friendly Postpartum Practices: What Every Family Should Know

Creating a Healthier Future for Our Families: Building Electrification, Green Energy and Beyond

Uncovering the Link Between Mother-Child Wellness and the Environment

Climate Change: The New Threat to Reproductive Health

Unlocking A Mothers' Role in a Greener Future towards Health Equity

Inhaling Danger: Air Pollution's Depressing Impact on Women & Kids

What Happens When Sisters Go Green?