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Genesis Butler

Afro-Indigenous Climate and Animal Rights Activist

Genesis Butler is an Afro-Indigenous Climate and Animal Rights Activist based in Long Beach, CA. Genesis began her activism at the age of 6 when she attended a protest against a circus to raise awareness about the animal cruelty that occurs to get animals to perform tricks. Since then, she has attended over 100 animal rights protests and demonstrations and became one of the youngest people to give a TEDx talk, entitled “A Ten-Year-Old’s Vision for Healing the Planet”. In 2018, she founded Genesis for Animals, an organization that raises money for sanctuaries and rescues that provide animals with permanent homes. She later founded Youth Climate Save in 2020, a global youth-led climate movement with over 50 chapters around the globe. Genesis was named a real-life superhero by Marvel and Disney for her animal advocacy and has been featured in The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and The Getty Museum.

Education

  • AA in Communications, Long Beach City College

Professional Achievements

  • Founder of Youth Climate Save, the first youth-led climate organization focused on raising awareness about the connection between industrial animal agriculture and the climate crisis
  • Launched a global campaign asking Pope Francis to try a vegan diet for Lent as a way to encourage conversations about plant-based solutions to climate change
  • One of the youngest people to deliver a TEDx talk, where she spoke about the connection between food systems, animals, and the environment
  • Named a Harvard Climate Creator to Watch and was recognized as one of Vox’s 2023 Future Perfect 50
  • Honored as an Ebony Power 100 Generation Next recipient, highlighting young leaders creating meaningful change
  • Featured by major media outlets and organizations, including CNN, The Weather Channel, The New York Times, The Washington Post, TIME for Kids, Disney, Nickelodeon, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Certifications & Organizations

  • Board member of the Environmental Media Association and Social Compassion in Legislation
  • Lead Plaintiff in Genesis V. EPA

Favorite Piece of Advice

Don't ever be afraid to stand up for what you believe in and use your voice. Your voice is powerful and is needed in this world.

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