July is Climate Justice and Environmental Justice July!
From the placement of landfills to the impacts of extreme weather events, it is apparent that climate change and other environmental issues disproportionately and unjustly affect communities of color and low-income neighborhoods, worsening existing health disparities and overall wellness and wealth-building. We challenge our sustainability network to educate ourselves on the importance of climate justice and environmental justice and how we can all further these movements.
Equitable Dinners: Lift Every Voice Anti-Racism and Black Men’s Health
Virtual DiscussionIn light of Covid-19 and its disparate effects on communities of color, conversations about race and equity are more necessary than ever. Join the next Equitable Dinners: Lift Every Voice … Continue Reading →
Alumni Env. Network: Conversations on Env. Justice + Inclusion
Virtual DiscussionJoin the Emory Alumni Environmental Network (EAEN) for a special super Emory Civic Dinner conversation on environmental justice with Dr. Na’Taki Osbourne Jelks 02PH!
Giving Voice: The Rest of His Story with Dr. Marion Hood
Virtual EventIn 1959, Dr. Marion G. Hood applied to Emory School of Medicine, but was denied consideration for admission due to his race during a painful time of segregation in this … Continue Reading →
Education Gardens Workday – Depot
These days and times will be in place until the end of the summer. If you know anyone still interested in getting involved with the gardens, then please direct … Continue Reading →
Educational Gardens Workday: School of Medicine
School of Medicine GardenThese days and times will be in place until the end of the summer. If you know anyone still interested in getting involved with the gardens, then please direct them to … Continue Reading →
Educational Gardens Workday: Rollins
Rollins GardenThese days and times will be in place until the end of the summer. If you know anyone still interested in getting involved with the gardens, then please direct them to … Continue Reading →
Educational Gardens Project: Cox
Cox Hall Bridge 569 Asbury Circle, Atlanta, AtlantaThese days and times will be in place until the end of the summer. If you know anyone still interested in getting involved with the gardens, then please direct them to … Continue Reading →
Educational Gardens Workday: WoodPEC
Woodruff PE CenterThese days and times will be in place until the end of the summer. If you know anyone still interested in getting involved with the gardens, then please direct them to … Continue Reading →
“Achieving Equitable Development for Communities” – EPA Environmental Justice Webinar
Virtual EventMembers of the Emory community are invited to to attend the second in a series of five virtual environmental justice webinars on Thursday, June 24, 2021, from 6:00 - 8:30 pm EST. The topic … Continue Reading →