WITF Presents: A Talk on Environmental Racism
WITF Public Media "Toward Racial Justice" Series Continues with an Exploration of Environmental Justice
a WITF feature
Event Date: August 27, 2020
witf.org/racialjustice
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WITF’s series of virtual community conversations hosted by WURD’s Charles Ellison addressing systemic racism and injustice in Central Pennsylvania and beyond continues Thursday, August 27 at 7pm ET. It will be LIVE streamed at youtube.com/witforg.
Join us as we examine environmental justice. A report from the Environmental Protection Agency found that people of color are much more likely to live near polluters and breathe polluted air – even as the agency seeks to roll back regulations on pollution.
We’ll examine why it is important that everyone, regardless of race, has equal access the knowledge and decision-making process to have a healthy environment to live, learn and work.
What is environmental justice? Here’s a brief explainer from StateImpact Pennsylvania …
For an in-depth history of the grassroots struggle to stop the clustering of commercial waste facilities in Chester, PA - a predominately poor African American community - watch the Emmy nominated WITF original documentary Justice in Chester. The film examines the Environmental Justice movement through the lens of Chester residents and highlights the power of grassroots efforts to affect positive change.
Share your personal experiences or ask questions that we can address during this conversation. Email us at discuss@witf.org or share your story using #RacialJusticePA.
Our goal is to to elevate underrepresented voices with special emphasis on giving young people a platform to discuss their views. Race and racism are uncomfortable topics. Our objective is to help serve as a catalyst for change by bringing people together to discuss possible solutions and inspire collective action.
Panelists include …
Pennsylvania State Rep. Chris Rabb (200th District)
Brandi Colander - Principal, The Raben Group and former Obama administration deputy general counsel, White House Council on Environmental Quality
Dr. Reginald Archer - Professor in Environmental & Agricultural Studies, Tennessee State University
Darral Addison, Founder & CEO of TorpedoPot.com
Tommy Joshua Caison, Co-Founder, Philly Peace Park
Megan Ruoro, Sankofa African American Theatre Company (Harrisburg)
The entire series will be live streamed and recorded so those unable to attend can watch, listen and share. Visit witf.org/racialjustice to watch past conversations and find additional resources.
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