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The Jackson Water Crisis Proved Again that Environmental Justice is Racial Justice

November 28, 2022

By Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr.

Let’s call it what it is: Generations of environmental racism. It’s time for voters to demand lawmakers prioritize a baseline of clean water, proper sanitation and clean air for all families no matter their ZIP code.

How Community Organizing Helped Me Branch Out While Staying Grounded in My Roots

August 22, 2019

By Jamal Meneide

We all want to see our communities grow into places where all families can thrive. Correia’s reflections reveal how his experience with community engagement and organizing can result in environmental justice and overall powerful change.

Underserved communities find no relief as water rates increase

November 1, 2018

By Jiquanda Johnson

Tia Simpson stood in front of nearly 40 journalists pleading her case for clean and affordable water. The 34-year-old Flint resident endured the aftermath of being exposed to the city’s…

It’s time lawmakers listened: Access to clean water is a human right

October 29, 2018

By Mikka Macdonald

A few weeks ago, a contestant in the Miss America contest made headlines when she introduced herself by saying, “From the state with 84 percent of the United States’ fresh…

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