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Category: Entertainment

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Description: In this week’s episode of Next Level, host Devine Blacksher chats with Evelynn Escobar-Thomas, social activist and founder of the Hike Clerb, a self-described “intersectional women’s hiking group” based in LA. Thomas’ mission with Hike Clerb is to provide women of color with the tools and resources to enjoy the outdoors. In this episode, Thomas talks about the origin of Hike Clerb, how to start hiking, the healing powers of nature, and her hopes for the future of the outdoors.