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U.S. Secretary of Energy Granholm Visits “Green the Church” in Oakland

On June 7, Jennifer Granholm, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary, made a visit to Green the Church (GTC) in Oakland. GTC is a Bay Area faith-based environmental advocacy organization.

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(Left to Right) US Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Pastor Ambrose Carroll and Ryan Carroll. Photo by Y’Anad Burrell
(Left to Right) US Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Pastor Ambrose Carroll and Ryan Carroll. Photo by Y’Anad Burrell

By Y’Anad Burrell

On June 7, Jennifer Granholm, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary, made a visit to Green the Church (GTC) in Oakland.

GTC is a Bay Area faith-based environmental advocacy organization.

Ambrose Carroll, Pastor of Renewal Worship Center in Oakland, led Granholm on a tour of one of GTC’s energy sustainability infrastructure sites at McGee Baptist Church in Berkeley. Granholm said she was interested in seeing firsthand and hearing directly from the GTC team about the community’s needs regarding energy efficiency that go beyond the funding GTC has received.

GTC was one of the recipients of the Clean Energy Coalition Prize, a national program that aims to develop partnerships with community-based organizations addressing energy and sustainability challenges.

The prize’s goal is to incentivize the creation of community coalitions — made up of nonprofits, city governments, school systems, and other community organizations — to develop strategies addressing inequities and leverage local clean energy opportunities. The Office of State and Community Energy Programs at the Department of Energy facilitates funding for these initiatives, which partners with state, local, and tribal governments and community organizations. The office manages $16 billion in formula grants, competitive grants, consumer rebate grants and technical assistance.

There is a need for churches and other houses of worship to become organized to take full advantage of these federal programs, say Department of Energy officials.  Green The Church is leading that effort on a national level.  Faith communities are morally obligated to reduce their carbon footprint and encourage climate justice toward marginalized communities. This process takes education, collaboration and engagement.

GTC’s Climate Revival, Justice Symposium and Voter Registration Rally on July 20, 2024, will address all of these issues and provide resources on how the faith community can further steward their resources through an energy sustainability lens.

During Secretary Granholm’s visit, she stated, “I want to partner with Green The Church to advise on additional resources that may be available for this community and those nearby.”

For more information visit www.greenthechurch.org

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Former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee Reflects on Her Career as She Bids Farewell to Congress

“Together, we have raised our voices and pushed the envelope for peace, justice and equity. It has been the honor of a lifetime to provide constituent services, deliver federal investments to my district, speak out, and often times be the only one to take tough votes against the tide. I have, and will continue to, fight for working families, the middle class, low income and poor people,” said Lee On her final day in Congress.

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Rep. Barbara Lee. File photo.
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By Bo Tefu, California Black Media

Outgoing Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA-12) expressed deep gratitude to her constituents and marked the end of her 26-year career in public service.

Lee, who is succeeded by Lateefah Simon, a civil rights and racial justice activist, praised people in her community for their support. She also highlighted her dedication to promoting peace, justice, and equity.

“Together, we have raised our voices and pushed the envelope for peace, justice and equity. It has been the honor of a lifetime to provide constituent services, deliver federal investments to my district, speak out, and often times be the only one to take tough votes against the tide. I have, and will continue to, fight for working families, the middle class, low income and poor people,” said Lee On her final day in Congress.

Throughout her tenure, Lee earned a reputation as a principled lawmaker known for taking bold and sometimes unpopular stances. One of her defining moments came in 2001 when she was the sole member of Congress to vote against the Authorization for the Use of Military Force in response to the September 11 attacks. This decision led to death threats but ultimately cemented her legacy of courage.

Lee’s leadership extended beyond her district, where she fought for social justice, the rights of low-income communities, and global health initiatives. She was a key figure in pushing for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). She was a vocal critic of the Hyde Amendment, which restricts federal funding for abortion services.

The Congresswoman also faced significant challenges in her career, including a failed Senate bid in 2024. Yet, Lee’s efforts have paved the way for more excellent representation, with more Black women now elected to Congress. She worked closely with organizations like Representation Matters to encourage more women of color to run for office.

Lee says she looks to the future, confident that the next generation of leaders will continue her unfinished work, particularly on issues like military force and reproductive rights.

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