As co-founder of the 40 Acre Conservation League, California's first Black-led land conservancy, she's determined to change that perception.
Given that Black Americans historically have not enjoyed equal access to national parks and wilderness recreation areas - and have often been deprived of the chance to steward large open spaces because of discriminatory land policies - the purchase carries immense cultural importance too.
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