Black in the Outdoors: Creating Safe Outdoor Spaces

We hosted a panel conversation about the experiences of people of color in the outdoors. Hear from the panelists about their own experiences of being Black in the outdoors and learn some specific actions we can all take to create safer outdoor spaces. Moderated by Sarai Exil (she/her), Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager at Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Panelists include: • Shequaya Bailey (she/her), Director of Operations for Grounded - Cyclist, Advocate, and Community Leader • Jahmicah Dawes (he/him), Founder & Owner of Slim Pickins Outfitters -first Black-owned outfitter in the nation, Stephenville, Texas • Marcus Shoffner (he/him), Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Venture Outdoors - Founded the Outdoor Inclusion Coalition