What would happen if Americans of faith were on the front lines of advocating for the protection of our planet? That's the dream of Climate Revival, co-founded by Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. and Grammy-nominated Broadway star Antonique Smith. The two want to engage Black churches in climate action, because the Bible calls Christians to be stewards of God's creation. However, this conversation extends beyond the bounds of religion. NBC meteorologist Chase Cain talks with them about how their work has the potential to reshape communities of color across the United States.

Many Black and brown communities struggle with extreme urban heat in the summer, more frequent flooding, and higher levels of air pollution — all because of the legacy of redlining in America. NBC has highlighted those effects from the San Francisco Bay Area to Chicago, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. Climate Revival believes Black churches can be the key to repair those historical challenges.

In the fall of 2024, Rev. Yearwood and Antonique launched a Climate Revival tour from New Orleans to Philadelphia. And they're continuing with another climate rally in Atlanta on October 12th.

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