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Mt. Everest History: First All-Black Expedition Team Summits World’s Highest Peak

May 12, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

In the early hours of May 12, 2022, an American/Kenyan team of mountaineers became the first all-Black expedition to summit Mt. Everest.

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REI Launches ‘Navigate’ to Fund Small Business Owners of Color: Apply Now!

March 14, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

Applications for REI’s Navigate program are now open to people of color that lead small but proven companies in the outdoor and adventure segments.

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‘Run to the Source’ Film Premiere: Black Trail Runner Tackles River Thames FKT

February 23, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

‘Run to the Source’ documents the many challenges one man faces as an athlete, a person of color, and a member of the human race.

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Polartec Spotlights BIPOC Athletes and Filmmakers in ‘Outdoors Are For Everyone’

January 27, 2022 |  By Sam Anderson

Thirteen BIPOC filmmakers and a group of 30 outdoor athletes from diverse backgrounds make a statement in Polartec’s new video project.

REI Cooperative Action Fund will focus on diversity, equality, and inclusion-oriented outdoor organizations.

REI to Retire Its Charitable Foundation in Favor of DEI-Focused ‘Action Fund’

October 4, 2021 |  By Jilli Cluff

On Oct. 4, REI announced the Cooperative Action Fund, a public nonprofit arm that will support DEI-minded outdoor organizations.

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NASA x OROS C41 Aerogel Hoodie Honors First Black American Space Pilot

September 23, 2021 |  By Sam Anderson

Fred Gregory was the first Black American to command a space flight. Now, you can wear a hoodie that gets his endorsement.

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