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📍 FROM NYC: Yesterday, September 17th, our staff reporter Alexis Young covered the March to #EndFossilFuels where 75K people demanded @Potus break free from fossil fuels and build a just and safe future.
Hear some of the most thought provoking clips from the interviews she gathered including: Marah Rockhold, originally from the Cayuse Nation, @abre_conner from @Naacp, @thesustainableboheme, and @goldmanprize winner, Diane Wilson.
Fossil fuel pollution impacts us all - and Indigenous, Black, communities with low incomes and communities of color disproportionately bear the brunt of the harm, with deadly consequences like asthma and cancer.
Stay tuned for more interviews from #climateweek covering this important topic.
#environmentaljustice #environmentalracism #indigenousfirst #climateactionnow #NYC #environmentalnews
Hear some of the most thought provoking clips from the interviews she gathered including: Marah Rockhold, originally from the Cayuse Nation, @abre_conner from @Naacp, @thesustainableboheme, and @goldmanprize winner, Diane Wilson.
Fossil fuel pollution impacts us all - and Indigenous, Black, communities with low incomes and communities of color disproportionately bear the brunt of the harm, with deadly consequences like asthma and cancer.
Stay tuned for more interviews from #climateweek covering this important topic.
#environmentaljustice #environmentalracism #indigenousfirst #climateactionnow #NYC #environmentalnews
Sixty years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his monumental "I have a dream" speech at the March on Washington. Now, six decades later, the fight for racial, economic, and environmental justice continues. In the aftermath of yet another petrochemical plant fire in Louisiana's Cancer Alley, groups like Rise St. James, The Descendants Project, and Concerned Citizens of St. John persist in the struggle against environmental racism.
We want to know: What is your dream?"
#mlk #ihaveadream #marchonwashington #environementalracism #canceralley #alleyesonthegulf #peopleoverplastic #petrochemical #blm #racialjustice #economicjustice #greenjobs #cleanjobs #eqity #justice #prosperity
We want to know: What is your dream?"
#mlk #ihaveadream #marchonwashington #environementalracism #canceralley #alleyesonthegulf #peopleoverplastic #petrochemical #blm #racialjustice #economicjustice #greenjobs #cleanjobs #eqity #justice #prosperity
From Indigenous Americans seeking refuge from the colonial frontier, to enslaved African people seeking freedom from bondage-Wetlands have always served not only as an ecosystem for resistance but also climate resilience. Wetlands are nature-based solution constructed and maintained by nature itself for biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and protection from storm surges.
In a recent interview with People Over Plastic Roishetta Shilbey-Ozane of the Vessel Project talks about the ancestral connections of Black southerns and indigenous communities to wetlands. In Louisianas Cancer alley, where petrochemical industries are disproportionately polluting Black and Brown communities, Big Oil Companies like Exxon and CF industries are pouring money into controversial carbon capture programs like "wetlands restoration" in an attempt to "decarbonize the global economy" CF Industries is the largest industrial carbon emitter in Louisiana, releasing over 10 million metric tons a year.
Our future depends on more than tech based solutions to petrochemical pollution and the climate crisis. We need industries that stop extraction and sacrifice of both people and planet for profit. Carbon capture programs only benefit fossil fuel companies. Nature holds the ancestral knowledge we need to to create truly vibrant and regenerative systems.
#AllEyesOnTheGulf #PeopleOverPlastic #POPshorts #environmentaljustice #climatejustice #wetlands #wetlandsconservation #louisiana #capcut
In a recent interview with People Over Plastic Roishetta Shilbey-Ozane of the Vessel Project talks about the ancestral connections of Black southerns and indigenous communities to wetlands. In Louisianas Cancer alley, where petrochemical industries are disproportionately polluting Black and Brown communities, Big Oil Companies like Exxon and CF industries are pouring money into controversial carbon capture programs like "wetlands restoration" in an attempt to "decarbonize the global economy" CF Industries is the largest industrial carbon emitter in Louisiana, releasing over 10 million metric tons a year.
Our future depends on more than tech based solutions to petrochemical pollution and the climate crisis. We need industries that stop extraction and sacrifice of both people and planet for profit. Carbon capture programs only benefit fossil fuel companies. Nature holds the ancestral knowledge we need to to create truly vibrant and regenerative systems.
#AllEyesOnTheGulf #PeopleOverPlastic #POPshorts #environmentaljustice #climatejustice #wetlands #wetlandsconservation #louisiana #capcut
Our digitial strategist @Councilor Sun Lamp Black talks abour #BlackAugust and its significance to her as a #environmentaladvocate #climateadvocate #climatejustice #abolition #prisonecology #powertothepeople #georgejackson #soledadbrothers #MauiStrong #resilience #blackliberation #fredhampton #marshapjohnson #marcusgarvey #hatianrevolution #slaverebellionhistory #natturner #peopleoverplastic #marchonwashington #ferguson #blacklivesmatter #blm #carribeantiktok #diasporatiktok #1619
From record breaking heatwaves to record breaking rainfall. The effects of the climate emergency are here. It’s time to break free from our reliance on fossil fuels, modernize our infrastructure for the 21st century, and support leaders who are committed to addressing the urgent climate crisis and safeguarding our most vulnerable populations. We must take action for climate change now! #hurricanehilary #tropicalstorm #ClimateActionNow #MauiStrong #ClimateJustice
As thousands evacuate almost apocalyptic wildfires in Maui, Hawaii has declared a state of major disaster and President Biden has approved sending federal aid. The wildfire caused by Hurricane Dora hundreds of miles away is yet another example of the ever-growing needs and demands for climate justice.
#hawaii #maui #Lahaina #climatejustice #wildfires #climatecrisis #extremeweather #presidentbiden #environmentaljustice
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#hawaii #maui #Lahaina #climatejustice #wildfires #climatecrisis #extremeweather #presidentbiden #environmentaljustice
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Special thanks to the tagged outlets for the stories and images seen in this video.
They Cloned Tyrone is a new Black Sci-Fi Thriller that mirrors the reality of Extraction, Exploitation & Disposability within Black ad Brown Communities.
From Environmental racism, gentrification, food apartheid, and climate injustice—It's easy see how and why the intricate and entertaining narrative from this film leaves us with ask harrowing questions about communities of color being exploited as sacrifice zones for experimentation, resource extraction, over pollution, purposeful infrastructure divestment
As we know, Up to 60% of your health is determined solely by your zip code.
People living just a few blocks apart may have vastly different opportunities to live a long life. Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities are not disposable. From From the #WillowProject , to #StopCopCity , to #NoMVP —Black and brown organizers and earth defenders around the country are on the frontline for change. They are standing in opposition to systemic environmental racism and harmful projects that are impacting their neighborhoods. and pacing the path to a better world.
So let us know, what did you think of this movie?
#TheyClonedTyrone #ClimateCrisis #ClimateEmergency #EnvironmentalRacism #ClimateChange #Resilience #Netflix #StrongBlackLead #Film #BlackFilm #BlackFilms #Blaxploitation #BlackCinema #JamieFox #JohnBoyega #TeyonahParris #community #climatejustice #petrochemical #oilandgas #fossil fuel #gentrification #exploitation #extraction #blackaugust #erykahbadu #climateaction
From Environmental racism, gentrification, food apartheid, and climate injustice—It's easy see how and why the intricate and entertaining narrative from this film leaves us with ask harrowing questions about communities of color being exploited as sacrifice zones for experimentation, resource extraction, over pollution, purposeful infrastructure divestment
As we know, Up to 60% of your health is determined solely by your zip code.
People living just a few blocks apart may have vastly different opportunities to live a long life. Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities are not disposable. From From the #WillowProject , to #StopCopCity , to #NoMVP —Black and brown organizers and earth defenders around the country are on the frontline for change. They are standing in opposition to systemic environmental racism and harmful projects that are impacting their neighborhoods. and pacing the path to a better world.
So let us know, what did you think of this movie?
#TheyClonedTyrone #ClimateCrisis #ClimateEmergency #EnvironmentalRacism #ClimateChange #Resilience #Netflix #StrongBlackLead #Film #BlackFilm #BlackFilms #Blaxploitation #BlackCinema #JamieFox #JohnBoyega #TeyonahParris #community #climatejustice #petrochemical #oilandgas #fossil fuel #gentrification #exploitation #extraction #blackaugust #erykahbadu #climateaction
Community baby showers serve as nurturing spaces of love, care, and solidarity for expectant mothers. As the community comes together, celebrating new life and supporting mothers-to-be, we are left wondering: Could a baby shower like this be a beacon of love and hope in your own area?
#AllEyesOnTheGulf #BlackMothers #BlackMothersMatter #Motherhood
#Community #communitysolutions
#PeopleOverPlastic #AirPollution #CancerAlley #communitybabyshower #ittakesavillage #mutualaid #expecting #gulfcoast #pollution #climatejustice #environmentaliustice #blackcommunity #fossilfuel #nomoreoil #nosacrificezones #climate #climatecrisis #climatecrisistiktok #environmentallyfriendly #climate #climatechange #climateaction #climateemergency #blackwomen #blackwomenoftiktok #socialjustice #socialjusticetiktok #education #environmentalprotection #environemntaltiktok #solidarityeconomy #health #wellness #wellnesstok #pollutionawareness #canceralleyrisesup #blackmaternalhealth #blackmaternalmortality #blackbabiesoftiktok #communitycare #pob #bipoc #climatetok
#AllEyesOnTheGulf #BlackMothers #BlackMothersMatter #Motherhood
#Community #communitysolutions
#PeopleOverPlastic #AirPollution #CancerAlley #communitybabyshower #ittakesavillage #mutualaid #expecting #gulfcoast #pollution #climatejustice #environmentaliustice #blackcommunity #fossilfuel #nomoreoil #nosacrificezones #climate #climatecrisis #climatecrisistiktok #environmentallyfriendly #climate #climatechange #climateaction #climateemergency #blackwomen #blackwomenoftiktok #socialjustice #socialjusticetiktok #education #environmentalprotection #environemntaltiktok #solidarityeconomy #health #wellness #wellnesstok #pollutionawareness #canceralleyrisesup #blackmaternalhealth #blackmaternalmortality #blackbabiesoftiktok #communitycare #pob #bipoc #climatetok
Absolutely nothing under the sun is new.
Earth Defenders have been fighting to create a more just world through fascism and fire. We will not stop anytime soon.
If you'd like to hear more about Cop City, check out the People over Plastic podcast Season 3 with Prism. In Episode 2, "The Hot Seat" we feature environmental justice advocate Jacqueline Echols of @southriverga who breaks down why a $90 million dollar police training compound doesn't belong in their beloved green space - and its impact on the mental and physical health of the neighboring Black community. Listen to it with the link in our bio.
#stopcopcity #copcity #earthdefenders #landback #atl #weelauneeforest #abolition
@Councilor Sun Lamp Black
Earth Defenders have been fighting to create a more just world through fascism and fire. We will not stop anytime soon.
If you'd like to hear more about Cop City, check out the People over Plastic podcast Season 3 with Prism. In Episode 2, "The Hot Seat" we feature environmental justice advocate Jacqueline Echols of @southriverga who breaks down why a $90 million dollar police training compound doesn't belong in their beloved green space - and its impact on the mental and physical health of the neighboring Black community. Listen to it with the link in our bio.
#stopcopcity #copcity #earthdefenders #landback #atl #weelauneeforest #abolition
@Councilor Sun Lamp Black
#Poetry and #art are essential in #movementwork and communities as they emotionally connect, amplify voices, and inspire action. Through cultural resonance, #creativity , and unity-building, they play a transformative role in shaping #narratives and driving progress towards social justice and equality. Thank you to the artists that made our #NolaStorySalon a complete vibe #canceralleyrisesup #alleyesonthegulf #storyteller #sunnipatterson #environmentalracism #canceralley #essencefest #climatecrisis #ejtok #environmentaljustice #blackwomen #blackfutures #blackgirlenvironmentalist #risestjames #oilandgas #fossilfuels #petrochemical #barbie #plastics #plasticwaste #plasticfree #afrofuturism #blackpeopleexist
Growing up, Shamyra Lavigne thought she lived in a paradise. Her home in St. James Parish, Louisiana was nestled between the Mississippi River and lush sugar cane fields. When reflecting back on those times, Lavigne, who works with the faith-based environmental justice organization Rise St. James, described it as a life of privilege.
It wasn’t until she was older that she began to notice details about her surroundings that didn’t seem right.
Read and watch the full story by visiting the link im our bio #canceralley #lng #risestjames #climatecrisis #environmentalracism #climatejustice #alleyesonthegulf #frontlinecommunities #racialjustice #epa #climate #blackwomen #nola #saintjames #oilandgas #fossilfuels #blackwomen #blacklivesmatter #racialjustice #blackimagination #blackinnovation
It wasn’t until she was older that she began to notice details about her surroundings that didn’t seem right.
Read and watch the full story by visiting the link im our bio #canceralley #lng #risestjames #climatecrisis #environmentalracism #climatejustice #alleyesonthegulf #frontlinecommunities #racialjustice #epa #climate #blackwomen #nola #saintjames #oilandgas #fossilfuels #blackwomen #blacklivesmatter #racialjustice #blackimagination #blackinnovation
The EPA has closed the Civil Rights investigation that would have examined environmental racism in predominantly Black parishes in Louisiana. Leaders in the environmental justice movement are extremely disappointed but not surprised. To learn more about a lawsuit that might have affected the EPA’s work regarding Louisiana’s polluting industries, for more coverage, visit our website.
https://peopleoverplastic.co/they-just-abandoned-us/
#environmentaljustice #Blackenvironmentalist #Blackgirlenvironmentalist #environmentalracism #racism #Bidenadministration #injustices #environmentaljusticemovement #environmentaljustice #greenwashing #solutions #climate #climatecrisis #globalwarming #LNG #oil #gas #plastic #plastics #pollution #pollute #petrochemicals #EPA #environmentalquality #DEQ #departmentofhealth #neworleans #NOLA #Biden
https://peopleoverplastic.co/they-just-abandoned-us/
#environmentaljustice #Blackenvironmentalist #Blackgirlenvironmentalist #environmentalracism #racism #Bidenadministration #injustices #environmentaljusticemovement #environmentaljustice #greenwashing #solutions #climate #climatecrisis #globalwarming #LNG #oil #gas #plastic #plastics #pollution #pollute #petrochemicals #EPA #environmentalquality #DEQ #departmentofhealth #neworleans #NOLA #Biden
Dr. Joy Banner is the co-founder of the The Descendants Project which advocates for Louisiana's Black descendant community and demands action that supports their total wellbeing. That wellbeing includes protecting the community from plastic and petrochemical industries and other big polluters that have tried for years to put up stakes there.
As Dr. Banner explains here, too often the lives and needs of Black, Brown and low-income people are ignored in favor of economic development. This is is an equity Dr.
Banner would like to see end once and for all.
Read and watch the full feature with Dr. Banner on the People over Plastic website with the link in our bio
#climatejustice #racialjustice #alleyesonthegulf #frontlinecommunities #fencelinecommunities #resistance #equity #climate #blackwomen
As Dr. Banner explains here, too often the lives and needs of Black, Brown and low-income people are ignored in favor of economic development. This is is an equity Dr.
Banner would like to see end once and for all.
Read and watch the full feature with Dr. Banner on the People over Plastic website with the link in our bio
#climatejustice #racialjustice #alleyesonthegulf #frontlinecommunities #fencelinecommunities #resistance #equity #climate #blackwomen
@LAGreenCorps has supported 1200 students living in the Greater New Orleans area with job and skills training, environmental education and career building opportunities so they can improve their own lives and that of their community.
As an organization that strives to strive to be a social, environmental and economic change agent for the region, @LAGreenCorps has already helped change the lives of numerous young people including Rahkeem Durio. Durio says with its counselors, and support for students who may be experiencing personal barriers, @LAGreenCorps is helping him create a bright future for himself. #greenjobs #blackfacesgreenspaces #cleanjobs #greeninfrastructure #workforcedevelopment #greenworkforcedevelopment #conservation #louisiana #gulfcoast
As an organization that strives to strive to be a social, environmental and economic change agent for the region, @LAGreenCorps has already helped change the lives of numerous young people including Rahkeem Durio. Durio says with its counselors, and support for students who may be experiencing personal barriers, @LAGreenCorps is helping him create a bright future for himself. #greenjobs #blackfacesgreenspaces #cleanjobs #greeninfrastructure #workforcedevelopment #greenworkforcedevelopment #conservation #louisiana #gulfcoast
A novel skills-training program in New Orleans, Louisiana is helping build the next green infrastructure workforce. @LAGreenCorps has attracted well over 1200 students and that includes 22 year-old
Destiny Barnes.
Barnes has already earned a number of certificates and says she hopes to complete more so she can work in a variety of different green sector jobs. That includes green construction, infrastructure and conservation. Not only does Barnes say she will be better equipped to enter these job sectors, as a woman, she's breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries.
Learn more about Louisiana Green Corps by checking out:
https://www.lagreencorps.org/
For the full story, visit the People over Plastic Website with the link in our bio!
#greenjobs #blackfacesgreenspaces #cleanjobs #greeninfrastructure #workforcedevelopment #greenworkforcedevelopment #conservation #louisiana #gulfcoast
Destiny Barnes.
Barnes has already earned a number of certificates and says she hopes to complete more so she can work in a variety of different green sector jobs. That includes green construction, infrastructure and conservation. Not only does Barnes say she will be better equipped to enter these job sectors, as a woman, she's breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries.
Learn more about Louisiana Green Corps by checking out:
https://www.lagreencorps.org/
For the full story, visit the People over Plastic Website with the link in our bio!
#greenjobs #blackfacesgreenspaces #cleanjobs #greeninfrastructure #workforcedevelopment #greenworkforcedevelopment #conservation #louisiana #gulfcoast
Full house at the Contemporary Arts Center in NOLA for #CancerAlleyRisesUp an evening of storytelling, poetry, music and conversation.
A heartfelt thank you to our powerful storytellers: Dr. Joy and Jo Banner of the thedescendantsproject, shamyra_elizabeth of @RISEStJames, and roishetta_ozane of the vessel.project. And huge gratitude to our opening keynote dr._bev of dscejnola and our evening's host @✨Wawa Gatheru✨ of blackgirlenvironmentalist.
Thank you sunnipatterson for sharing your moving poetry with us. And big shout out to performer jade.santrell.
This event was possible thanks to the efforts of our partners: earthjustice, 350.org, patoisfilmfest and @Black Girl Environmentalist 🌿
Also big thanks to our venue the cacnola and theshopnola.
#essencefest
#climatejustice
#blackwomen
#environment
#NOLA
#poptalks
#canceralleyrisesup
#environmentalracism
A heartfelt thank you to our powerful storytellers: Dr. Joy and Jo Banner of the thedescendantsproject, shamyra_elizabeth of @RISEStJames, and roishetta_ozane of the vessel.project. And huge gratitude to our opening keynote dr._bev of dscejnola and our evening's host @✨Wawa Gatheru✨ of blackgirlenvironmentalist.
Thank you sunnipatterson for sharing your moving poetry with us. And big shout out to performer jade.santrell.
This event was possible thanks to the efforts of our partners: earthjustice, 350.org, patoisfilmfest and @Black Girl Environmentalist 🌿
Also big thanks to our venue the cacnola and theshopnola.
#essencefest
#climatejustice
#blackwomen
#environment
#NOLA
#poptalks
#canceralleyrisesup
#environmentalracism