Atlanta Duo Spearheads Clean Energy Movement Within Black and Brown Communities

Atlanta Duo Spearheads Clean Energy Movement Within Black and Brown Communities

LaShawn Hudson, March 7, 2024

(Left) Music producer Corey ‘Mr. Hanky’ Dennard and (Right) Environmentalist Michael Hawthorne Jr., the founders of Klean Energy Kulture, are on a mission to combat environmental injustice and bring clean energy to black and brown communities. (Klean Energy Kulture)

Bearing the Brunt of Climate Change

Black and Brown communities are disproportionately impacted by climate change, a harsh reality hip-hop producer Corey Dennard and environmentalist Michael Hawthorne Jr. intend to combat.

The dynamic duo, based in Atlanta, established a nonprofit organization – Klean Energy Kulture – dedicated to making the clean energy lifestyle accessible not just to communities of color but to the entire world by 2035.

Klean Energy Kulture – A Revolution in Clean Energy

On a recent episode of “Closer Look,” Dennard and Hawthorne shared their innovative approach to addressing climate change and environmental injustice. Their strategy? Infusing fighting environmental challenges with a sense of swagger and accessibility.

Their platform aims to educate, encourage, and empower communities to participate in the clean energy movement. They passionately believe that access to clean energy shouldn’t be restricted to certain social classes, and instead, should be a fundamental right provided to all, regardless of their socio-economic status.

Ahead in the race against Climate Change

Amid a backdrop of persistent climate change threats and devastating environmental injustices, Klean Energy Kulture is a beacon of hope for Black and Brown communities. Their dedication to raise awareness, broaden accessibility, and motivate individuals to participate in the fight against climate change signals a promising shift towards a greener world.

The inspiring journey of these two visionaries, from their humble beginnings to the launch of a life-changing initiative, marks a significant point in the evolution of environmental justice. And, in their stride to create a world where the clean energy lifestyle is not a privilege but a norm, they are raising the bar for climate action.