Learn About the History of the Environmental Justice Movement
With Earth Day just over a week away, we wanted to re-share this recent Washington Post article: "This Is Environmental Racism." It is an in-depth feature on the history of the environmental justice movement, which should help put you in the right frame of mind for Earth Day. As is often the case, understanding where we've been is essential to understanding how best to move forward. So give the interactive online version a read, or download the PDF if need be.
The following is a list of Earth Week activities we're involved in. Sign up and attend whatever you can (all times are EDT):
April 17-25 WE ACT’s Earth Day Virtual 5K Fundraiser
Run or walk – or support those who do. In what’s become an annual Earth Day tradition, we invite you to participate in our virtual 5K fundraiser. Celebrate Earth Day all week with a run or a walk to raise funds to support our work. Learn More & Register
April 19, 12:00 PM Taylor Morton Talks Climate Justice
Taylor Morton will be do some virtual tabling as part of the Earth Day Initiative’s Virtual Festival, talking about climate justice with everyone who stops by. RSVP
April 19, 6:00 PM Taylor Morton Delivers Climate Justice Education Keynote
Taylor Morton will give a keynote address on Environmental and Climate Justice Education – From Grass Roots to the Classroom at the National Science Teaching Association’s Engage: Spring21 conference. This is a closed event.
April 20, 9:45 AM Albany Advocacy Day with Sonal Jessel & Yuwa Vosper
As part of our JustGreen Partnership, Sonal Jessel and Yuwa Vosper will help lead a virtual advocacy day to advance New York State legislation banning toxic chemicals from products that impact our community. Learn More & RSVP
April 20, 12:00 PM Peggy Shepard Talks About Climate Justice
Peggy Shepard will be on the New York University School of Professional Studies Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab’s Climate Justice Work in American Cities panel. RSVP
April 20, 1:00 PM Peggy Shepard Talks Pollution, Health, & Justice
Peggy Shepard will be on the Pollution, Health, and Justice panel as part of Yale University’s New Horizons in Conservation Conference. RSVP
April 20, 7:00 PM Taylor Morton at the We Shall Breathe Summit
Taylor Morton will talk about climate and environmental justice at the Hip Hop Caucus’ We Shall Breathe Earth Day Summit. RSVP
April 21, 1:00 PM Sonal Jessel Talks Environmental Justice Policy
Sonal Jessel will discuss environmental justice policy and practice in New York State and at the federal level as part of the Rockefeller Institute’s Environmental Justice - New Policy Directions panel. RSVP
April 21, 2:30 PM Charles Callaway on the NYC SBS Innovative Business Models and the Green Economy Panel
Charles Callaway will discuss the SUNS solar workers cooperative at Innovative Business Models and the Green Economy, the NYC Department of Small Business Services’ Earth Day panel showcasing employee ownership. RSVP
April 22, 10:00 AM Peggy Shepard Talks About Climate Justice at Edelman
Peggy Shepard will participate in an Earth Day panel discussion for employees of Edelman, the world's largest public relations agency. This is a closed event.
April 22, 1:00 PM Peggy Shepard Talks About Biden’s Climate Plan
Peggy Shepard will be on the Climate Group's panel discussion: “Biden 100 Days: Can the US take the lead in averting climate catastrophe?” RSVP
April 22 Taylor Morton Leads Earth Day Workshop at the Calhoun School
Taylor Morton will lead a workshop on climate justice and environmental justice at the Calhoun School. This is a closed event.
April 22, 1:00 PM Taylor Morton at the Climate Action and Environmental Justice Summit
Taylor Morton will talk about climate and environmental justice at the Climate Action and Environmental Justice Summit. RSVP
April 22, 6:00 PM Greener City Hall: A Conversation with NYC Mayoral Candidates
We have joined forces with NYLCV, South Bronx Unite, ALIGN, New Yorkers for Parks, Riders Alliance, Transportation Alternatives, Trust for Public Land, Urban Green Council, & Wildlife Conservation Society for a Mayoral Candidates Environmental Forum. RSVP
April 22, 7:00 PM Taylor Morton Talks About Water & Other Environmental Justice Issues
Taylor Morton will participate in an Earth Day panel discussion about water and other environmental justice issues with the Mid-Manhattan NAACP. RSVP
April 22, 7:30 PM Kerene Tayloe Talks Environmental Racism & Justice
Kerene Tayloe will be on a Central Square Theater panel discussing environmental racism and justice. RSVP
