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Tag Archives: environmental justice
HW Qoute: “…a moment for the elite to swoop in, take photos on 125th Street and bounce…”
TEDxHarlem founder Marcus Glover explaining why the event priced at $100 ticket – plus $16.55 in fees at the Apollo Theater is not “Elitist.”
“People are concerned this [is] a moment for the elite to swoop in, take photos on 125th Street and bounce,” Glover said. “Those suspicions are valid, but we have always had intentions to never allow this to be that event. This is about ideas on a grassroots level.” Continue reading
HW Pick: Harlem’s WE ACT Authors Book Chapter in Sacred Acts
Harlem-based WE ACT has documented its work in a timely new book that highlights the diverse actions taken by communities of faith to address climate change through stewardship, advocacy, spirituality and justice.
Sacred Acts by Mallory McDuff contains stories from across North America of contemporary church leaders, parishioners and religious activists who are working to define a new environmental movement, where honoring the Creator means protecting the planet. WE ACT’s work is featured due to their leadership in the NYC-based collaborative group Faith Leaders for Environmental Justice. Continue reading
Federal Agencies And Grassroots Organizations Convene For Environmental Justice Conference
Department of the Energy, Environmental Protection Agency and Other Federal Agencies Convene Discussion on Environmental Justice with Grassroots Organizations
WHAT: The Environmental Justice Conference, Inc. is hosting the 2009 State of Environmental Justice in America Conference, a 3-day assembly of leaders from federal agencies, grassroots organizations and individuals from various sectors and communities. Representatives and participants will engage in discussions on environmental justice legislation and regulation, community planning and development, energy policy and more.
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Peggy Shepard’s Glamour
Green
Dear Friend,
We are pleased to announce Harlem’s WE ACT Executive Director Peggy Shepard made the April 2009 issue of Glamour Magazine! Peggy is one of 70 female eco achievers spotlighted as part of the magazine’s Earth Day and seventieth anniversary celebration. The issue (which features Katie Holmes on the cover) is on newsstands now, and Peggy can be seen on page 194.
Titled – “
70 New Reasons to Live Green” – the article in which Peggy and the other eco achievers are featured offers an inspiring look at some of the current efforts underway to protect our environment. Continue readingWE-ACT: Spotlight Peggy Shepard
Founded in the late 1980′s West Harlem Environmental Action (WE ACT) has been committed to protecting, defending and cleaning up northern Manhattan’s environment. In this interesting profile, Gotham Gazette examines the organization’s exceptional successes. WE ACT’s founder, Peggy Shepard, is an NYLCV board member. Continue reading
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Tagged environmental justice, Gotham Gazette, Harlem, NYLCV, Peggy shephard
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