Research
Advocacy
Environmental Justice
Intersectionality
Research Advocacy Environmental Justice Intersectionality
Our Mission
The Brown Moon Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Washington, DC, is dedicated to research and advocacy that examines the socio-economic impacts of climate change on Black, Brown, and Indigenous women worldwide. The climate crisis affects everyone, but its impacts are not evenly distributed. Data shows that specific groups—especially the poor, women, and people of color—bear a disproportionate share of the ecological, health, social, and economic consequences. At the intersection of these vulnerable identities are poor Black, Brown, and Indigenous women, who face unique challenges and injustices as they navigate the adverse effects of climate change.
Our Story
The Brown Moon Project was founded in October 2024 and is based in Washington, DC. Created by Diamondnia Mack, Brown Moon aspires to be an accessible educational and advocacy platform dedicated to examining socio-economic climate policy and its disproportionate impacts on Black, Brown, and Indigenous women.
The project is rooted in Diamondnia’s undergraduate research on climate change and water scarcity, particularly its effects on menstrual hygiene and socio-economic equality for Black and Brown women in the Global South. This research informed both the mission and the name The Brown Moon Project. “Brown” reflects a deliberate focus on Black and Brown women and their communities, while “Moon” symbolizes the interconnectedness of water systems, tides, and the deeply feminine rhythms of life, including menstruation. Together, the name underscores the urgency of addressing water insecurity and its far-reaching social, economic, and health implications.
In 2025, The Brown Moon Project expanded its work with the launch of Rooted: Women, Earth & Eco-Justice, a podcast centered on conversations with women working across the climate space—including environmental attorneys, policy experts, researchers, and advocates—whose work is shaping more just and sustainable futures.
Our Values
Equity
Empowerment
Collaboration
Sustainability
Knowledge Sharing
Equity Empowerment Collaboration Sustainability Knowledge Sharing
Listen Now! Rooted: Women Earth & Eco-Justice Podcast
Hosted by Diamondnia Mack, the Founder & Executive Director of The Brown Moon Project, Rooted: Women, Earth & Eco-Justice delves deep into the socio-economic impacts of climate change on Black, Brown, and Indigenous women in the United States and the Global South.
In each episode, Diamondnia is joined by women experts from across the climate space, including green tech, environmental economics, eco-art, environmental law, and public health. These conversations explore the intersection of climate change and social justice, taking listeners on a journey through each guest’s life and work, highlighting the transformative efforts being made to combat climate inequality.
From discussing innovative solutions in environmental policy to exploring the creative power of eco-art and storytelling, this series offers listeners both inspiration and actionable insights. It provides a roadmap for creating a more just and sustainable future for Black, Brown, and Indigenous women, their families, and their communities.
Tune in every Monday to hear how women are leading the way in tackling the climate crisis, uplifting overlooked stories, and building resilience through community, coalition-building, and the resistance of rest.
Read & Watch List
The Brown Moon Project’s Read & Watch List is a curated collection of books, documentaries, and films that explore environmental justice, climate change, and the communities most impacted by ecological harm. Grounded in history, policy, and lived experience, this growing resource centers the voices of Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities while examining the social, economic, and political dimensions of the climate crisis.