Deep South Center for Environmental Justice

The Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ) was founded in 1992 to address issues of environmental justice.

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Since its start, DSCEJ has engaged HBCU interns in supporting environmental justice communities across the Gulf Coast, including Pensacola, FL; Africatown, AL; Columbus, MS; New Orleans, LA; and Alsen, LA.

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Have your light bills been high? Sick of outages? Feeling left out of the decisions? Join us on Wednesday, July 9 at 6pm for a virtual conversation about energy in our city! RSVP for the zoom link 👉https://t.co/h2PZ7GmiG7

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Our survival depends on environmental justice.
When we talk about environmental justice, we’re talking about clean air in neighborhoods.
If we do right by the communities burdened by pollution, we all benefit.
Justice isn’t a side issue. It’s the strategy for a livable future.

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Clean air and water are human rights we all deserve. Yet some communities consistently breathe toxic air and have water that is unsafe to drink. These are examples of Environmental injustice. That’s why we lift our voices to fight.

#EnvironmentalJustice #Community

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Both movements were born from people saying: “This system doesn’t protect us.”

From Stonewall to Standing Rock, resistance lives at the margins.

Let’s build a future where the land, the climate, and our communities are all respected.

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In a major victory for environmental advocacy groups and South Fresno residents, a California appeals court revived a lawsuit against the state over a highway expansion project that would cut through communities heavily burdened by pollution.

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Petrochemicals—made from oil & gas—are used in plastics, fertilizers & more. But in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley, where nearly 200 plants exist and 29 more are coming, nearby residents face high rates of serious disease. Learn more: https://t.co/jk1Y41CLZv

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We are pleased to celebrate the graduation of the 2025 Environmental Career Worker Training Program class, which is in its 30th year!
Students can receive certifications in:
🔴Construction
🔴Weatherization,
🔴Hazardous waste worker
🔴Mold remediation , OSHA construction and more!

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Progressive Maryland celebrates the end of “Cash for Trash,” as the state ends subsidies for trash incinerator companies like Win Waste, which will bring clearer air to areas like South Baltimore.

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#EJVictory! Last week St. James Parish residents scored a key legal victory in #CancerAlley.
Learn more: https://t.co/PfxGTdbxkT

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We’re excited to share that @WWNO New Orleans Public Radio covered our #HBCUClimateChange Conference.
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Even as EJ protections are rolled back, the movement lives on. Judges, lawmakers & groups like @DSCEJ are stepping up—training leaders, defending grants, and empowering communities. We are resilient. We are rising. 🌍 #EnvironmentalJustice #EJStrong

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We applaud Peggy Shepard for her relentless commitment to creating a healthier, more just world for all.

#WomensHistoryMonth #EnvironmentalJustice

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On the last day of Women’s History Month, we are honoring Peggy Shepard, an impactful and inspiring Mother of the EJ Movement.

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She served as the first co-chair of the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council and was the first female chair of the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2021.

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DSCEJ also hosts the National Black Environmental Justice Network, a coalition of over 30 EJ organizations committed to fighting for climate and EJ at the grassroots level.

To learn more about how we engage our community, go to: https://t.co/u75Ywj0P4K

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Since the beginning of DSCEJ, standing with communities impacted by climate change has been one of our central priorities. Our mission comes to life by anchoring in the wisdom of communities. We have two programs central to building the capacity of community organizations.

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Through NavigateNOLA, we provide direct support, training, & professional development to school-based mental health workers. NavigateNOLA also has initiatives that promote health & wellness for African-American women and youth leadership development for African-American Girls.

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Congratulations to @MikeBloomberg and all the recipients of @TIME's 2025 Earth Awards list. Your leadership on climate action is shaping a healthier, more resilient planet. https://t.co/EwUZWhZTSf