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August 8, 2026Current Environmental Health ReportsOpen Access

“Walking While Black”: Impacts of Inequities in Nature Access and Belongingness

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JRJennifer D. RobertsSTSasha Hali Tolliver-ChavezRIRoger Isom

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Overview

Review examines nature access inequities affecting Black Americans, highlighting public health and historical significance.

Key Points

  • This review aims to explore how inequities in nature access and belongingness impact Black Americans from historical and public health perspectives.
  • Review of historical and contemporary literature on 'Walking While Black' and its implications for nature access.
  • Examination of the impacts of racial exclusion on outdoor engagement among Black Americans.
  • Inequities in nature access are linked to safety and inclusion issues, reducing outdoor engagement.
  • Barriers contribute to physical, mental, emotional, and social health disparities among Black Americans.
  • Addressing these issues requires expanding access to green spaces and fostering safe environments.

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Roberts et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a76db2df12abadc798163d0https://doi.org/10.1007/s40572-026-00554-6
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