SouthernSectorRising

Fighting environmental, economic and racial inequities in Dallas through education, coalition and power building, policy advocacy, and mutual aid

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Southern Sector Rising participating in breakout sessions on food sovereignty, energy, and community engagement.

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Our very own Dr. Marsha Jackson speaks to 380 environmental justice and climate activists at the GulfSouth to Appalachia Assembly.

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SSR is in Birmingham today for the GulfSouth to Appalachia Assembly with Taproots Earth, sharing, learning, and organizing.

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Join us for Juneteenth in Sandbranch tomorrow! Please share our advisory with media outlets who may have interest in learning more about our work to bring water to Sandbranch and tomorrow's research presentation by the UTA regarding Sandbranch well water quality testing.

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There’s still time to help make Juneteenth in Sandbranch a success! Sign up to volunteer today!! https://t.co/4zORku4kH6

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Help us make our Juneteenth celebration in Sandbranch a success! Visit https://t.co/4zORku4kH6 and sign up to volunteer today!!

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We are excited to announce that Daniel Clayton has accepted the position of Chief of Staff Consultant! He joins our team w/ 20+ years of experience w/ the TX Legislature, political & civic campaigns, comms, media management, stakeholder development, & grassroots advocacy.

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We’re planning the 2nd ANNUAL SSR JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION IN SANDBRANCH & need volunteers!
Complete the short form linked here to support this day filled with food, fellowship and fun 💚
https://t.co/nLdYlcaiq5

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After 3 rounds and 2 months of hearings at the #Dallas CPC residents of #FloralFarms had their recommendations to prevent industrial polluters from entering their neighborhood approved. Now, a vote by Dallas City Council.

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Very close to finishing what was started in December 2019 when @cleanerair , @SoSectorRising and @ICPDallas launched the Neighborhood Self Defense Project to address the root cause of #ShingleMountain: bad zoning & code enforcement. @MarshaJ86024846 https://t.co/C3XKsgV1Ga

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WE NEED YOUR HELP

Amplify the desires of residents & speak at the upcoming hearing this Thursday, 5/2 at 12:30pm. Visit https://t.co/2tRZRDkSAH and register as a “Supporter” & select Case Number “26. Z189-341 (OTH).”

INDUSTRIAL LAND USES SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED IN FLORAL FARMS.

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ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
Join us as we rally against Dallas' environmental injustice issues.
SAVE THE DATE | REGISTER TO ATTEND | STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS
https://t.co/r8ci2dbOfO

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THANK YOU to those who showed up and spoke in support of deindustrialization of #FloralFarms on 3/7! Unfortunately the case has been rescheduled to 3/21 — this upcoming Thursday.

Prevent industrial zoning & join us to advocate for Floral Farms’ vision! Show your support today!

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🎤WE NEED YOU TO SPEAK UP❗️

The CPC meeting is THIS Thursday, March 7! Help us advocate against harmful zoning policy and added environmental injustice by registering to speak in-person or virtually today! The well-being of our community is at stake!

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🚨ACTION ALERT🚨

Join us Thurs. March 7 at the City Plan Commission to prevent future environmental injustices & support our community by sending a letter to CPC TODAY!

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TODAY'S THE DAY! Raise your hand if you're ready to support our #NorthTexasGivingDay2023 campaign! We've been working hard to bring clean water to Sandbranch, but we can't do it alone. Show your support by donating today at the link in bio or https://t.co/uwAuCqcyeN

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#NorthTexasGivingDay2023 kicks off tomorrow but you can donate now as part of early giving! Give now at the link in bio or https://t.co/uwAuCqcyeN

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A small donation can make a big difference for families living without reliable access to clean water in our city. A $40 donation to our #NorthTexasGivingDay2023 campaign will buy a Sandbranch family clean water for a whole month! Join our campaign: https://t.co/uwAuCqcyeN

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Our ED @MarshaJ86024846 & board chair Allen McGill joined tens of thousands of people in New York City to demand change in the name of #climatejustice to demand our country pivot away from #fossilfuels that are heating our planet at dangerous levels.
#MarchAgainstFossilFuels

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Fighting for #environmentaljustice requires persistence, resilience and community. Thank you @DrBobBullard for leading the way!