20th Anniversary video series By Susana Almanza Historically, communities of color, Latinos, African-Americans, Asian-Americans and Native-Americans, have been disproportionately affected by industrial pollution. At the same time, our communities have not benefited equitably from these industries. As we look into our own backyard here in East Austin, we see a power plant, fuel storage tank…Continue Reading A Breath of Fresh Air After 35 Years
20th Anniversary video series By Teri Blanton The community that I grew up in rural Southeast Kentucky was a federal Superfund site and learning that the water in the community I lived in was polluted was my first experience with the need to advance environmental justice. That was the beginning of my understanding of what…Continue Reading You are the True Expert about Your Community
20th Anniversary video series By Kimberly Wasserman I’m from South Lawndale, also known as Little Village, a neighborhood on the west side of Chicago. It is a predominantly Mexican-American, low-income community that faces a number of environmental burdens. And, although we were suffering the impacts of pollution and other stressors that affect our health, Little…Continue Reading Chicagoland is Breathing a Little Easier