Developing a Greener Tomorrow: An Earth Day Celebration in Harlem 
April 22, 2005

Held at Synod House in Harlem’s own Cathedral of St. John the Divine, WE ACT’s 2005 Earth Day Celebration and annual fundraising event honored advocates for environmental health and sustainable development with the WE ACT for Environmental Justice Award. WE ACT gives this award to individuals and organizations that have made substantial inroads to preserve the natural and built environment and improve environmental health in communities of color.

After enjoying a sumptuous breakfast and music by the LonGar Ebony Ensemble, guests were welcomed by NewsChannel 4’s Monica Morales, who served as Emcee for the event. The event came to a close with remarks from WE ACT’s co-founder and Executive Director Peggy Shepard.

Recipients of the 2005 WE ACT for Environmental Justice Award

Alphonse Fletcher Jr. (Philanthropy)
Fletcher Asset Management

Joseph H. Graziano, Ph.D. (Research)
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health

Rafael Lantigua, M.D. (Medicine)
New York-Presbyterian

Lucille McEwen, Esq. (Community)
Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, Inc. (HCCI)

Kenneth Olden, Ph.D. (Science, Environmental Health & Justice)
Former Director of NIEHS

Full Spectrum of NY, LLC (Sustainable Development)


WE ACT Salutes the Sponsors of our 2005 Earth Day Celebration

Advest, Inc.
Bloomberg
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
Local Initiatives Support Corporation, New York City (LISC)
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Plaza Sweets Bakery