WE ACT's Upcoming Events

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Inwood Climate & Health Town Hall
Saturday, October 26th
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: PS/IS 52 Harold O. Levy School
650 Academy Street

Do you live in Inwood? Are you concerned about the health impacts of climate change? Then come to our Inwood Climate & Health Town Hall tomorrow! We're presenting our recommendations on how to address the health impacts of extreme heat in the community, which we developed with our volunteer task force of Inwood residents. We want to hear your feedback. New York State Senator Robert Jackson, who co-sponsored the project, will be in attendance, as will U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat and New York State Assemblywoman Carmen De La Rosa! RSVP Here

PFAS Webinar:
What You Need To Know About These Harmful Chemicals Found In Our Everyday Lives
Thursday, October 31st
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM

We're hosting an online webinar on the health impacts of PFAS exposure in low-income communities and communities of color. PFAS are a group of widely used chemicals that are linked to a variety of health concerns. Because of their prevalence, and use and manufacture, they are of particular concern to our communities. In partnership with the Environmental Working Group, we will explain what these chemicals are, how we’re exposed to them, how those living in frontline communities are being affected, and offer suggestions on how to minimize your risk. Presenters will include WE ACT’s Director of Environmental Heath Lubna Ahmed, Fountain Valley Clean Water Coalition's Director of Political Outreach Mark Favors, and the Environmental Working Group’s Senior Scientist Tasha Stoiber, Ph.D. Following the presentation, we will be taking questions from the audience. Register Here

Uptown Chats: Beauty Inside Out
A Panel Discussion on Toxic Ingredients in Beauty Products
Wednesday, November 13th
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Riverside Church
490 Riverside Drive

Join us for a candid conversation on racial bias in beauty standards, how it results in toxic products being marketed to women of color, and what we can do about it. As part of our Uptown Chats series, we’ll feature a panel discussion including WE ACT’s Director of Environmental Heath Lubna Ahmed, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health’s Assistant Professor of Epidemiology Dr. Jasmine McDonald, Follain’s Store Educator Kiana Michaan, WE ACT’s Director of Federal Legislative Affairs Kerene Tayloe, and Freelance Beauty & Lifestyle Writer Blake Newby as the moderator. RSVP Here

Annual Membership Meeting
Saturday, November 16th (note the new date)
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Church of the Crucifixion
(Convent Avenue & West 149th Street)

Come to our special year-end Membership Meeting on Saturday, Nov. 16th to get a preview of our 2020 policy agenda, give us your feedback, and learn how you can get involved in our advocacy efforts. Stay tuned for news about a potential guest speaker. This is our final meeting of the year, so you don't want to miss it! RSVP Here

WE ACT Receives $1 Million Grant from the NY State DEC for an Environmental Justice Capacity-Building Grant Program
We received a $1,000,000 grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for the development and administration of an environmental justice capacity-building grant program that will review, award, and administer competitive grants to qualified organizations across the state. We'll use $900,000 to build the administrative, technical, and programmatic capacity of grassroots and community-based organizations working to achieve environmental justice and sustainability in New York State's low-income communities and communities of color. Learn More

NYC Charter Ballot Proposals
On Nov. 5th, New Yorkers will have the opportunity to vote on five ballot proposals involving our City's Charter. But don't wait until you get to your polling place to figure out what these proposals are all about. Be an informed voter and examine the proposals beforehand! Learn More