Pete's RV Center Partners With Black Folks Camp Too

"Treat Everyone, Everywhere, Equally."

That's the simple and profound message behind Black Folks Camp Too's Unity Blaze, which depicts the campfires that bring us together and the "blaze" that is internationally known as a symbol of navigation. Pete's RV Center is proud to partner with Black Folks Camp Too.

"It's all about removing generational fear, adding knowledge by inviting more Black folks to camp and enjoy the outdoor lifestyle with any and everyone. If you're wondering who anyone and everyone is, please look in the mirror!

Black Folks Camp Too is about inviting Black folks into the lifestyle, which is currently 93% white, and encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to invite more Black folks to camp. BFCT was also created to invite the outdoor industry, which is 97% white, to invite Black folks to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle with anyone and everyone while creating unity in the outdoors. We promote Unity in the outdoor industry and lifestyle. The campfire symbol in the center of our logo is the Unity Blaze and it means: "Treat Everyone, Everywhere, Equally." Your race, age, gender does not matter, we all have something to say around the campfire," says Founder Earl B. Hunter, Jr.

Hunter says there are three reasons why so few Black folks go camping.

1. Generational Fear. Our ancestors didn't go into the woods to recreate because they saw some of the most horrific actions. They witnessed lynchings, crosses being burned, and other symbols of hate that kept them from enjoying the fullness of nature. Those awful stories are passed down from generation to generation which has caused future generations to lack the desire to camp and enjoy the outdoor lifestyle. In addition, National and State Parks were segregated until the 1964 Civil Rights Act was passed.
2. Lack of Knowledge- Many Black folks lack knowledge of the outdoor industry and lifestyle because of fear. We do not know what and where trailheads are located. We lack knowledge of purchasing RVs and other outdoor equipment, what types of tents and sleeping bags to purchase, etc.
3. Invitation- The outdoor industry never really invited Black folks to participate in the lifestyle. The industry never said, "Hey Black folks! We want your money!" They assumed we didn't go outside or that we did not have the money to purchase outdoor lifestyle products, and they didn't ask."

Check out the Night of Unity video from Black Folks Camp Too below!