Retailer Report Card: Learn About Toxics on the Store Shelves
Our friends at Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families released their 5th annual Mind the Store campaign’s Retailer Report Card this week. It grades major retailers on their actions to address toxic chemicals in products and packaging. And this year they looked at retailers carrying beauty and other personal care products marketed to people of color. We are pleased to report that two national chains – Target and Rite Aid – have both pledged to address toxic chemicals in beauty products marketed to women of color. Read the Report
Taylor Morton Talks Toxics in CNN
As part of the aforementioned Retailer Report Card release, Taylor Morton was quoted in CNN and elsewhere, explaining the disproportionate threat that toxic chemicals in beauty products pose to women of color. Read the Article
Peggy Shepard Named to
White House Environmental
Justice Advisory Council
In case you missed our special email alert earlier this week, Peggy Shepard has been named to the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council along with many of our friends and allies. The Council will provide advice and recommendations on how to address current and historic environmental injustices. Learn More
April Membership Meeting: City Council Districts 7 & 10 Candidates Forum
Join us next Saturday, April 10 at 10:00 AM EDT for our April Membership Meeting. We will be hosting a Candidates Forum for New York City Council Districts 7 & 10. This is your chance to get to know the candidates and learn where they stand on environmental justice issues impacting our community. RSVP Here
All of our upcoming Candidates Forums:
April 10, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Membership Meeting: City Council Districts 7 & 10 Candidates Forum RSVP
April 20, 7:00 – 8:15 PM Mayor Candidates Forum RSVP
May 8, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Membership Meeting: City Council Districts 8 & 9 Candidates Forum RSVP
May 20, 7:00 – 8:15 PM Uptown Chats: Comptroller Candidates Forum RSVP
June 12, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Membership Meeting: New York County (Manhattan) District Attorney Candidates Forum RSVP
Sonal Jessel Speaks on Energy Democracy for Health
As part of the Health Effects Institute’s Annual Conference, Sonal Jessel will be speaking on Energy Democracy for Health at 11:10 AM EDT on Tuesday, April 6 as part of the Climate Change, Air Quality, and Health webinar. RSVP Here
Taylor Morton Talks Climate Justice
On Thursday, April 8, Taylor Morton will participate in a day-long dialogue with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color climate justice scholars, organizers, and funders to discuss national climate goals and priorities with administration officials in advance of the Biden-Harris Leader’s Climate Summit. RSVP Here
Two Weeks to Our Earth Day 5K!
You can still register for our virtual Earth Day 5K Fundraiser and walk or run to raise money for WE ACT! Learn More & Register
More New Staff
We are pleased to introduce you to three more WE ACT staffers: Jeanne Bergman joins as our Director of Programs, Corina Fuentes as Development Writer, and Lonnie “LJ” Portis as Environmental Policy and Advocacy Coordinator. Follow the links to read their bios, and be sure to give them a warm welcome!
And We're Still Hiring!
Visit our Careers page to see the positions we are looking to fill!
Eggsellent News!
New York Attorney General Letitia James delivered 1.2 million eggs to feed New Yorkers suffering from food insecurity. The free eggs came as part of a settlement with Hillandale Farms, one of the nation’s largest egg producers, which had been accused of price gouging during the pandemic. The eggs will be given to food banks located throughout the state, and then be distributed to thousands of food pantries, soup kitchens, and homeless shelters serving New Yorkers in need. Thank you to Tish James and everyone involved! Learn More
