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** Community Conversation: Preventing Childhood Lead Poisoning
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Childhood lead poisoning is completely preventable. Yet New York State still leads the nation in cases of children with elevated blood levels. Twelve percent of the children born in the state in 2019 – 28,820 children ([link removed]) – have been diagnosed with elevated blood lead levels. In fact, childhood lead poisoning rates for communities across New York State are five to six times higher ([link removed]) than those in Flint, MI at the peak of its water crisis. And studies show that Black children living below the poverty line are twice as likely to suffer from lead poisoning as poor white children.
Make a Difference
We need your help to change this. Join us for a community conversation on preventing childhood lead poisoning and help us shape a new tool to raise public awareness about the dangers our communities face. We’ll meet on Thursday, Oct. 30th from 6:00-8:00 PM at WE ACT’s office, which is located on the Second Floor of 1854 Amsterdam Avenue (at the corner of West 152nd Street). Contact Liz Reyes at
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** November Membership Meeting: Preview Our 2026 Policy Agenda
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It’s that time of year again. Our big, you-don’t-want-to-miss November Membership Meeting is a chance to celebrate all that we achieved this year and preview what we have planned for next year – including the unveiling of our 2026 Policy Agenda. Join us in-person on Saturday, Nov. 8th from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM. The location will be announced soon. RSVP ([link removed])
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** Peggy Shepard to Discuss Climate Change & Environmental Justice at Harlem World Magazine Summit
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Peggy Shepard will be part of the panel discussion at the Second Harlem World Magazine Art, Climate Change, and Education Summit. She will focus on Climate Change & Environmental Justice while fellow panelists Dr. David Byer-Tyre, Director of Programming and Community Engagement at Mentor Newark, will focus on Art as Activism and Veronica Holly, Founder & Executive Director of Urban Bloom Project, will focus on Educational Equity and Inequities. Designed to spark new ideas and conversation around the future of the arts, climate, and education, the summit will be held on Thursday, Oct. 23rd from 6:00-8:30 PM at the Schomburg Center for Black Culture and Research, which is located at 515 Malcolm X Boulevard (at the corner of West 135th Street). More Info ([link removed])
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** Thank You for Supporting WE ACT!
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We’ll share more photos once they are available, but thanks to all who joined us Tuesday evening for our Annual Gala – especially our sponsors and honorees! And in case you missed the opportunity, you can still show your support here ([link removed]) .
** THANK YOU 2025 HONOREES:
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** THANK YOU 2025 SPONSORS:
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** Uptown Chats Podcast: Green, Healthy Schools
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In celebration of Children’s Environmental Health Month, Jaron and Lonnie learn about the Green, Healthy Schools campaign ([link removed]) with help from Faiza Azam, Climate & Labor Organizer at ALIGN. Listen to this episode ([link removed]) and then take action ([link removed]) below! Listen ([link removed])
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New York City’s public schools are often too hot, too cold, and plagued with mold, leaks, asbestos, and poor ventilation. That is why, as part of the Climate Works for All coalition, we are asking you to sign the Green Healthy Schools petition ([link removed]) demanding the Mayor invest in upgraded ventilation systems, increased energy efficiency, and rooftop solar for our schools.
Our friends at Toxic-Free Future ([link removed]) maintain a Retailer Report Card ([link removed]) that grades retailers on how environmentally responsible they are when it comes to protecting customers from toxic chemicals. Trader Joe’s has received a failing grade, lagging behind even Walmart when it comes to tackling toxic chemicals and plastics. That has landed Trader Joe’s in the “Toxic Hall of Shame.” Click here ([link removed]) to tell Trader Joe’s to eliminate toxic chemicals and unnecessary plastics from their store shelves and commit to safer solutions.
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** Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Breast Health Education Webinar
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In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the American-Italian Cancer Foundation and the Community Engagement Core at the New York Center for Advancing Translational Research and Health are hosting a free breast health education webinar on Monday, Oct. 20th from 6:30-7:30 PM. This webinar is for health care professionals, breast cancer survivors, and community health advocates to learn, network, and engage in important dialogue about breast health education - but all are welcome to attend. RSVP ([link removed])
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