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“Where community gathers, courage grows — and every shared moment becomes part of the land, the story, and the future we protect.”

COMMUNITY JUSTICE IN MOTION

Love Is King keeps one foot firmly in the community — because justice begins with presence.

Whether we are marching in Selma for Black History Month or walking alongside veterans and community members during RUCK22, these moments ground us in the lived realities of the people we serve. They remind us that social justice and environmental justice are inseparable, and that our presence in community strengthens the same values that guide our conservation work: dignity, belonging, courage, and the protection of land, water, wildlife, and Indigenous sovereignty.

WHY WE SHOW UP

Showing up in community spaces is how Love Is King exists with purpose and integrity.

It’s where we listen, where we learn, and where we honor the stories that shape our movement — stories that define our heartbeat and recharge it into one unified rhythm of action.

These moments strengthen the values that guide our conservation work:

Justice lives both on the land and in the community — and our mission rises from both.

COMMUNITY PRESENCE AS CONSERVATION

Our community events are not separate from our conservation work — they are part of it.

They build:

They build cultural awareness, shared healing, leadership confidence, civic engagement, advocacy readiness, and deeper connection to the movement.
From river corridors to historic marches, these moments prepare leaders for Operation ROAM, SRI Deployments, and national advocacy through the Fly‑In Delegation.

Justice begins with presence.
Presence becomes stewardship.
Stewardship becomes advocacy.
Advocacy becomes protection.

Love Is King keeps one foot firmly in the community — because justice begins with presence.
Whether we are marching in Selma for Black History Month or walking alongside veterans and community members during RUCK22, these moments ground us in the lived realities of the people we serve. Social justice and environmental justice are inseparable, and our work in the community reflects that truth.

Showing up in these spaces is how we exist organically and effectively. It’s where we listen, where we learn, and where we honor the stories that shape our movement — the stories that define our heartbeat and recharge it into one unified rhythm of action.
These community actions strengthen the same values that guide our conservation work: dignity, belonging, courage, and the protection of land, water, wildlife, and the people connected to them. They remind us that social justice and environmental justice are inseparable — and that our mission lives both on the land and in the community.

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Community news highlight

Premiere Highlight:

UNSEEN

A Film by Chad Brown

The Lakeview, Oregon premiere of UNSEEN marked the beginning of a powerful statewide tour — a journey through communities whose landscapes and histories shape the heart of this story. Written and directed by Chad Brown, UNSEEN follows Oregon veterans as they confront trauma, rediscover purpose, and find healing through service, land stewardship, and connection. The Lakeview showing brought together locals, veterans, tribal community members, and outdoor leaders for an evening of reflection, conversation, and shared courage.

As the film continues its Oregon tour, audiences will also encounter a deeper thread woven through the narrative — a quiet nod toward the legacy of the Triple Nickels, America’s first all‑Black paratrooper unit. Their story, rooted in bravery, wildfire missions, and unrecognized service, echoes through the themes of UNSEEN: resilience, duty, and the healing power of the land. It’s a teaser of what’s to come, inviting viewers to look closer at the histories that shaped today’s veterans.

Follow the tour at RoamUnseen.com/showings to find upcoming screenings, explore the site, and watch the trailer. You can also hear director Chad Brown share the story behind the film — and the lived experiences that inspired it — on the Jefferson Exchange radio show: