This week we define and discuss environmental racism and how it has long affected the quality of life experienced by African Americans and communities of color. Our guests are Dr. Karen Weaver, Mayor of Flint; and Mustafa Santiago Ali, Senior Vice President of Climate, Environmental Justice, and Community Revitalization for the Hip Hop Caucus. The host for this episode is Jordun Lawrence, Senior Manager of Communications.
From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.
Mentioned in This Episode:Current state of Flint, Michigan Water Crisis
Environmental racism is the new Jim Crow
Eroding infrastructure impacting environment and residents
How environmental policy decisions affect health and oppress people
People of color are more likely to live near brownfields and toxic sites
Local elections matter to effect these issues
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