Community Forum on Race and The Environment
Community Forum on Race and The Environment
- Tonight in Providence
https://www.facebook.com/events/250860052025792/
In an urban environment, indications of environmental distress and pollution are evident in the soil, water, and air. Toxic urban environments feature fish in urban rivers that cannot be eaten because of heavy metals, streets lined with trash and toxic chemicals from cars and ice removal, and ambient air pollution from cars and industry. Providence is home to all of these issues. Years of environmental disregard by individuals, industry and government have contributed to the toxicity of the city.
The impact of this toxicity is realized in the health and quality of life of the citizens of Providence. Not only is it inconvenient to attempt to navigate these hazards, but also it is limiting in our personal freedoms. The land, air, and rivers that should be freely belonging to the people of Providence have come to be owned instead by pollutants and toxins. The effects have not only been felt in this generation, but will be felt in generations to come.
This community deserves a safe environment. We are seeking a collation of business, government and people to develop standards that will increase the livability and safety of our home.
On Monday February 27th, from 6 to 8pm, RI Jobs With Justice and the City of Providence Race and Environmental Justice Committee will be hosting a community meeting at 3 Bell st , at 6 pm. Childcare and a meal will be provided. This meeting will have live translation. ... See more
