Social Justice

Environmental Justice, Health, and Carceral Facilities

WE ACT for Environmental Justice and Clean and Healthy New York released a report written by WE ACT’s Director of Policy Sonal Jessel, M.P.H. and Clean and Healthy New York’s Executive Director Bobbi Wilding, M.S. on policy recommendations for New

Juneteenth 2021: Celebrate with a Vote

As we celebrate Juneteenth, we could take some comfort in the fact that it has just been made a national holiday. But we don’t need a holiday – we need justice. And given the efforts to suppress the study

WE ACT Solidarity Statement in Support of Asians and Asian Americans

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2021 HARLEM, NY — As Asians and Asian Americans continue to be intimidated, threatened, and attacked by racists in this country, WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Co-Founder and Executive Director Peggy Shepard and WE

Renewable Rikers Act Could Serve as a Model for a Just Transition from Fossil Fuels to Renewable Energy

Creating a Major Source of Renewable Energy for New York City and Green Jobs for Communities Adversely Impacted by Environmental and Criminal Injustice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2021 Contact: Chris Dobens, 212-410-1963, chris@weact.org HARLEM, NY — WE ACT for Environmental Justice

Peggy Shepard Talks to NBC News About Diversity in the Environmental Movement – January 13, 2021

Peggy Shepard spoke with NBCNews.com for a January 13, 2021 article on diversity in the environmental movement, noting that it still has a long way to go – from the board of directors down to the issues and communities they

Peggy Shepard Explains Environmental Racism on the Forces for Nature Podcast – August 11, 2020

WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Co-Founder & Executive Director Peggy Shepard was interviewed on the Forces for Nature podcast, which aired on August 11, 2020. She discussed environmental justice, climate justice, and the work WE ACT has been doing. Listen

Peggy Shepard Talks About Diversity in the Environmental Movement in Ensia – July 28, 2020

In a July 28, 2020 article in Ensia, WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Co-Founder & Executive Director Peggy Shepard discusses the lack of diversity in the mainstream environmental movement and how it impacts grassroots environmental organizations. This article also appeared

Taylor Morton Talks to Honeysuckle About Environmental Justice & Racial Justice – July 12, 2020

In a July 12, 2020 article in Honeysuckle Magazine, WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Environmental Health and Education Manager Taylor Morton helps explain the history and intersection of environmental justice and racial justice, and offers readers some recommended actions. Read

Taylor Morton Talks to HuffPost About Developing an Appreciation for Environmental & Social Justice – June 19, 2020

In a June 19, 2020 HuffPost article on the intersection of racism, inequality, & the environment, WE ACT’s Environmental Health and Education Manager Taylor Morton talked about developing an appreciation for environmental and social justice while growing up in the

Cecil Corbin-Mark Talks Renewable Rikers with The New Republic – June 19, 2020

A June 19, 2020 article in The New Republic on the Renewable Rikers plan to turn the jail complex into a solar farm quoted Cecil Corbin-Mark, our Deputy Director and Director of Policy Initiatives, and credited WE ACT for taking