by southeastej | Nov 6, 2013 | EJ Issues, Partner Organizations, People of Color
November events: Toxic Tour in Wilmington When we see the sources of toxic pollution, in person, we better understand the problem and work smarter to eradicate it. On Saturday, November 9th, the Cape Fear River Watch and the Cape Fear Group of the Sierra Club are...
by southeastej | Oct 28, 2013 | Coal Ash, EJ Issues, Partner Organizations, People of Color, Sutton Lake
Join the NCEJN this Wednesday, October 30th at 5:30 pm to discuss Environmental Justice and Coal Ash Contamination at Sutton Lake. We’ll meet with local advocates from the NAACP and Cape Fear Riverwatch at the offices of Cape Fear Riverwatch, 617 Surrey Street,...
by southeastej | Sep 23, 2013 | EJ Indicators, EJ Issues, Human Health & EJ, Partner Organizations, People of Color, Poverty & EJ
The Land Loss Prevention Project (LLPP) is celebrating a very significant milestone this year – the 30th anniversary of its founding! LLPP was founded in 1982 by the North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers to curtail the widespread loss of African American...
by southeastej | Sep 18, 2013 | Badin Lake, EJ Issues, Human Health & EJ, Partner Organizations, People of Color, Poverty & EJ
On Thursday, September 12th, 2013, community members in Badin, North Carolina met to form the Concerned Citizens of West Badin Community (“CCWBC”). West Badin is an African-American community near Badin Lake in Stanly County. Members of the newly formed group have...