Environmental Justice has long been a Black issue, our communities have historically, and even now, been disproportionately impacted by environmental issues. From chemical companies to contaminated water, Black and poor neighborhoods are far too often in close proximity to environmental hazards. Despite that, our communities have fought and continue to fight because we understand our lives and the environment are intertwined.

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