Are you interested in learning about environmental justice (EJ), but aren’t sure where to start? Are you familiar with the concept of EJ and want to know more about the positive changes happening in Delaware? Do you want to make sure that everyone has access to clean air, water, land and food? Are you interested in taking action with other like-minded people, helping to reduce the impacts of pollution and environmental racism in your community?
Then join us on Sunday, October 15th from 10:30 am – 2:30 pm for an Environmental Justice Forum sponsored by Delaware Concerned Residents for Environmental Justice (DCR4EJ).The event starts at 10:30 am with an optional church service, and lunch starts at 12:00 pm. You may still attend the event if you do not attend the church service. If you are not coming to church, please arrive between 11:30 and noon to network with others.
Preaching that Sunday will be Michele Roberts, serving on the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council and speaking about “The Season of Creation.” There will be a panel discussion after lunch with environmental activists in our state and beyond including Michele Roberts, State Representative Larry Lambert, community environmental activist Dora Williams, Dr. Jeffrey Richardson and others.
The event will take place at The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew (SsAM) at 719 N. Shipley, Wilmington, DE. SsAM is a church with a history of supporting social justice issues in the state. Free parking is available. Informal networking opportunities will be provided throughout the event.
If you are interested in attending, be sure to REGISTER AND SIGN UP FOR A FREE LUNCH BY OCT. 6TH. WE WILL NOT BE SENDING OUT CONFIRMATIONS FOLLOWING REGISTRATION.
You must preregister to attend; register by email to delawareconcerned4ej@gmail.com, including your name, whether you want a vegan or non-vegan lunch, and whether you would like to volunteer at the forum.
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