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Action for the People!
You are invited! The Women’s Center for Justice: A New Vision for Women in NYC Jails Join virtually OR in person! May 17, 2022 at 1:00pm In-Person at Riverside Church, 490 Riverside Drive, New York, NY Virtually on Zoom- A Plan for Structural Change Please Register to attend: RSVP here to Attend In-Person…
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EPA Releases Equity Action Plan for Environmental Justice and Civil Rights
This Equity Action Plan seeks to break through barriers and advance equity and justice for all communities. The Equity Action Plan aligns with the Agency’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2026 EPA Strategic Plan, announced March 28, 2022. EPA’s final Strategic Plan includes, for the first time, an unprecedented strategic goal to advance environmental justice and civil rights. Priority actions include: Developing a comprehensive…
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Structural and Environmental Racism
What is the Connection? Both disproportionately target people of color, particularly Black people for lasting detrimental harm. Both require awareness, acknowledgment, and proactive systemic movement for meaningful positive changes. Columbia Justice Lab may offer some insights. REGISTER to Join February 28 at 1:00pm EDT for a moderated discussion about centering racial justice and equity in efforts to…
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YOU Are aged 17-25 Have ambition and a desire to be a part of the Solution for racial and social disparities Are willing to work together with others to create positive changes including More Jobs and housing opportunities If the answer is yes, email Peecetoday@gmail.com for more info. Introductory Zoom meeting Coming Soon! Email or…
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Confronting the Philosophy of Taking Without Putting back
President Obama joined the United Nations Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties (COPs26) in November to discuss and advance collective agreements to address the global climate crisis. He highlighted the importance of youth involvement in the structuring of our fuuture. President Obama joined local, national, and international climate activists from around the world at…
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Black Residents are Disproportionately at Risk!
The lives and health of Black residents are disproportionately at risk from fossil fuel pollution. “If EPA, the federal government, state governments and local governments had been doing things correctly, we wouldn’t be here. There’s obviously a problem with the way we have implemented our laws and, quite frankly, there may be a problem with…
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Tell EPA to Regulate Injection Wells Used for Fracking Waste
Injection wells are spilling over and harming innocent people and the planet with no intervention or concern from officials. I call on you, our national environmental protection agency, to intervene where others have failed. Poor communities and people of color are particular targets of this neglect and harm. Texas and other states have failed in…
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ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
, November 6. Global Day of Action to STOP CLIMATE CHANGE #COP26 #WeChooseNow We call for #ClimateReparations , #LossAndDamage @POTUS The U.S. must lead and pay its fair share in climate solutions. #WeChooseNow!
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President Biden Proclaims October as National Youth Justice Action Month
President Biden proclaimed October as National Youth Justice Action Month, dedicated to preventing youth from entering the juvenile justice system, addressing racial inequity in the system, and encouraging communities to participate in programs that support youth. Although youth arrests are at their lowest levels in decades, Black youth continue to be overrepresented in the juvenile justice system. In…
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