What does it mean to be brown and green?

Essentially, like a tree: with strong roots and arms that extend reaching to the sky with hope.
Or maybe like an avocado: with a solid core surrounded by mushy stuff
Or maybe like a kiwi: with a rough exterior, but a sweet inside

In my experience, it's been a bit complex.

Its interesting to see a city so green be so divided culturally. Portland is very innovative when it comes to Environmental Sustainability, but it has a lot of work to do in the realm of equity. The history of the city is one of exclusion, gentrification, and discrimination. However, in addition to that, there is positive movement towards making Portland become a leader in the triple bottom line approach to sustainability as well. It is important to recognize that we as people of color must also be ready to change and adapt to the new times that are coming. Climate change is real, and we must prepare ourselves to not be left behind once again.