Resources and Reports
WE ACT frequently receives research and media requests for historical publications. Through our resources and reports page, you will find nearly 30 years of publications WE ACT has either authored, partnered in publishing, or been featured in.
If you cannot find what you are looking for, please contact info@weact.org.
WE ACT Celebrates Signing of Bill Prohibiting PFAS Chemicals in Food Packaging in New York State
WE ACT CELEBRATES SIGNING OF BILL PROHIBITING PFAS CHEMICALS IN FOOD PACKAGING IN NEW YORK STATE Protects Blacks/African Americans Who Are Most at Risk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 3, 2020 Contact: Chris Dobens, 212-410-1963, chris@weact.org ALBANY, NY — New York State Governor
WE ACT Celebrates New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Signing the Period Products Labeling Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2019 Contact: Chris Dobens, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, chris@weact.org ALBANY, NY — New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed the Period Products Labeling Act into law today, legislation that requires manufacturers selling period products
WE ACT Celebrates the Passage of the Child Safe Products Act
After a Decade of Sustained Advocacy, New York State Passes Legislation to Identify and Remove Toxic Chemicals from Children’s Products FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2019 Contact: Chris Dobens, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, chris@weact.org ALBANY, NY — As WE ACT
WE ACT Cited as an Effective Climate Nonprofit in Fast Company – Dec. 19, 2021
In a December 19, 2021 article in Fast Company on the need to fund environmental nonprofits, WE ACT for Environmental Justice was cited as an example of an effective environmental nonprofit “accomplishing a lot on a shoestring budget.” Read the
WE ACT Cited for Opposition to Atlantic Coast Pipeline in Blue Virginia – April 15, 2019
WE ACT for Environmental Justice was credited for its opposition to the Atlantic Coast Pipeline in Blue Virginia, an online news source dedicated to Democratic politics in Virginia, on April 15, 2019. Read the Article
WE ACT & Coalition Partners Join with the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, & Asian Legislative Caucus to Support Legislation to Curtail Exposure to Toxics
Advocates from the Lead Free Kids NY Coalition, JustGreen Partnership, and Cumulative Impact Workgroup Join with the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus to Support Landmark Legislative Action to Curtail Exposure to Toxics $1
WE ACT COMMENDS BIDEN WHITE HOUSE ON HISTORIC ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE EXECUTIVE ORDER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2023 Media Contact: Catalina V. Silva, Humanity Communications Collective, catalina@humanitycom.com, 571-488-5020 WASHINGTON — WE ACT for Environmental Justice, a Harlem-based and nationally recognized nonprofit organization committed to bringing environmental injustices and associated mitigation to
WE ACT & Corbin Hill Team Up to Source Member BBQ from Farmers of Color
WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE & THE CORBIN HILL FOOD PROJECT TEAM UP FOR A SUMMER BBQ SUPPLIED BY FARMERS OF COLOR Showcases the Need for Infrastructure to Support New York State’s Farmers of Color FOR IMMEDIATE
WE ACT Credited for Influence on Climate Equity Act in Inside Climate News – August 6, 2020
In an August 6, 2020 article, Inside Climate News reported that WE ACT for Environmental Justice was consulted about the Climate Equity Act proposed by Senator Kamala Harris and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Our Federal Policy Office in Washington, DC has
WE ACT Daily News Op-Ed Urges Build Back Better Passage to Support Solar in Frontline Communities – December 15, 2021
WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Energy and Transportation Policy Manager Anastasia Gordon and Director of Organizing Charles Callaway co-authored an Op-Ed in the New York Daily News on December 15, 2021 urging the passage of the Build Back Better Act
