Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice (DWEJ), "uniting Detroiters to work on local environmental and public health issues". Join us at the link below!
We deserve the right to breathe clean air in our community! https://t.co/HZCk8o5EsC via @FacebookWatchJoin Join Schoolcraft Improvement Association on Monday March 4th at 4pm @ Chaney Library at 16101 Grand River to be informed on the battle for Environmental Justice.
A hearty welcome to @dwejonline joining the Planet Detroit Impact Partners Circle.
Impact Partners support our community-powered, independent nonprofit journalism on the environment, climate, sustainability, and public health.
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The demolition is happening in approximately 6 hours. Residents consulted with the Chicago group to create their own safety precaution list to distribute. ๐งต
Donele Wilkins, who established/founded @DWEJonline, will receive the Helen & William Milliken Distinguished Service Awardย for her inspiring dedication over three decades to protecting Detroit residents.
Two weeks ago, dozens of advocates spoke to over 50 lawmakers about #leadpoisoning prevention.
Today, a #MiLeg committee vote to create universal lead testing passed 9-0-1. Onto the Senate floor.
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We must measure pollution the way we experience it - all together. A big step would be to use cumulative impact assessments to measure all the effects that pollution has on communities over time. Samraโa from South Dearborn explains how.
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@POTUS It was an honor for @DWEJonline leadership, Laprisha Berry Daniels, to be invited to witness the signing of the Executive Order today at the @WhiteHouse.
Want to disrupt the current system through community-led, just and equitable climate solutions? Listen to our American Climate Futures podcast to learn about climate, disaster and adaptation from @mlkdreaming and Laprisha Daniels. https://t.co/xs1a8THBkW
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So grateful to LaPrisha Daniels @DWEJonline and Kathleen Slonager @AAFAMI for their time this afternoon, as they talked about the health disparities and environmental justice issues when it comes to VOCs. Merely detection is inadequate without ๐ฅ mitigation resources #CLEAR2023
Today, I stood alongside faith leaders and community members in Detroit to demand stronger environmental protections for our community. As the Congressman of Michigan's 13th District, I know firsthand the devastating effects of air pollution on our community.