11:09 - Panel discussion starts
WITF’s series of virtual community conversations hosted by Charles Ellison addressing systemic racism and injustice in Central Pennsylvania and beyond continues.
In this conversation we examine environmental justice. A report from the Environmental Protection Agency finds 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:
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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.
Panelists include:
State Representative Chris Rabb — (D-Philadelphia)
Darral Addison — Founder & CEO of Torpedo Pot
Dr. Reginald Archer — Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, Tennessee State University
Brandi Colander — Principal, The Raben Group and former Obama administration deputy general counsel, White House Council on Environmental Quality
Tommy Joshua — Environmental Activist & Founder of North Philly’s Peace Park
Megan Ruoro — Yale Student & 2020 Graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School
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