There is no one greater to celebrate Black History, Earth Day, and Women’s Rights, than the  incomparable Wangari Maathai:
Environmentalist, Activist, Mother, Professor, Politician, founder of the Green Belt Movement and Nobel Peace Prize winner. Globally recognized as a champion for the environment , human rights and women's empowerment, Professor Maathai was a pioneer in articulating the links between human rights, poverty, environmental protection, and security. This lesson includes a bio, an art unit and links to a video and books about her life and work.