During her childhood, Rue Mapp split her time between urban Oakland, California and her families’ ranch in the Northern woodlands, where she cultivated a passion for natural spaces, farming, and learned how to hunt and fish. But as an adult she was troubled by the fact that she rarely encountered other African Americans on the trails she hiked, or the outdoor vacations she enjoyed. As a result, she took action and created Outdoor Afro an organization that re-connects people of color with the great outdoors.
For two decades she has hosted enriching outdoor activities and has used digital media
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