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“We’re not about one story, but viewing outdoor participation through a different lens,” says Rue Mapp, founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, a nonprofit organization that plans events nationwide to encourage Black people to connect with nature through camping, hiking, fishing and more. Mapp created Outdoor Afro in her hometown of Oakland, California, in 2009. Since then, it has grown to include more than 60,000 participants, 1,200 online and in-person events and 100-plus volunteer leaders....