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http://www.rachelsnetwork.org 10-11-2010 19:37:57
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So happy that a publication like the The Associated Press amplified this story. Again, the EPA and Louisiana spent months on an agreement that would have prevented the state from allowing toxic emissions to disproportionately impact certain communities. Then, nothing. apnews.com/article/epa-lo…
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS! Roishetta Ozane, we are so proud of you! #Mississippinative "On the Gulf Coast, she’s helping communities fight for environmental justice--Roishetta Ozane grew up in Ruleville, Mississippi, the home of civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer @beyondpetrochemicals
A coalition of over 60 Tribal Nations from across the Midwest & Canada led by the Bay Mills Indian Community has thrown its support behind Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's lawsuit to remove the Line 5 oil pipeline from the heart of the Great Lakes. earthjustice.org/press/2023/ove…
Dr. T is for Trouble, Good Trouble congratulations!! Welcome to the Rachel's Network Fam!!!
Congratulations to long-time freedom fighter Ms. Jacqui Patterson from the The Chisholm Legacy Project 🫶🏆 and congratulations to all the beautiful winners of 2023!
Honored to be part of Rachel's Network's stellar group of women of color who are catalyzing big change to protect our planet and communities. Special congrats to my dear friend and shero Jacqui Patterson who deserves recognition for her path-breaking work on energy justice.
In 36 out of 50 states (plus Washington, D.C.), a greater percentage of Black voters have a high concern about climate change compared to the state average, Manann Donoghoe, Justin Lall, and Andre M. Perry find. brookings.edu/articles/black…
New in Commentary: 'A call to move beyond trust-based to care-based philanthropy': The efforts of women and nonbinary leaders of color demand an urgent recalibration of our collective appreciation for the work they do. Ms. Foundation for Women Shawnda Chapman bit.ly/3Tvazh6
Founder of the Little Indian Girl Collective and tribal attorney, Tara Houska (tara houska ᔖᐳᐌᑴ), speaks on the future of women-led storytelling and the power of narrative sovereignty with Indigenous women at #SXSW 2024.
The numbers are in: Women—*especially* women of color—continue to outvote men on the environment by a long shot, yet they only make up 28% of Congress. Learn more in our new "When Women Lead" update: whenwomenlead.rachelsnetwork.org HT for data: LCV – League of Conservation Voters 🌎 CAWP