As Maya and Jalen delved deeper into their advocacy for social and environmental justice, they recognized the importance of intersectionality—the interconnected nature of various forms of oppression and discrimination. They actively worked to address the ways in which race, gender, class, sexuality, and other identities intersected with environmental issues, amplifying the voices of those at the margins of society.
Their approach to activism became more inclusive and nuanced, centering the experiences of marginalized communities in their work. They listened to and learned from the wisdom of Indigenous peoples, who had long been stewards of the land, and integrated traditional ecological knowledge into their advocacy efforts.
