Empowering Environmental Justice: A Conversation with Abre' Conner from NAACP

Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation! In this episode, we are joined by , Abre' Conner, the director of the Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at the NAACP.Our conversation delves deep into the role the NAACP plays in bringing environmental justice issues to the forefront of the fight for racial justice. Discover the trailblazing initiatives that the NAACP is pioneering to ensure that black and brown communities are not only heard but protected in the face of environmental challenges. Abre' sheds light on the importance of involving localities and community members in the effort to champion environmental justice and to ensure impactful and long-standing changes are made to reverse centuries of neglect imposed by racially biased policies. This episode is your window into the intricate interplay of policy and follow-through, highlighting the crucial steps needed to ensure that historically marginalized communities are included in conversations about environmental equity.   Don't miss this eye-opening episode, where we explore the intersection of environmental and racial justice, and the path forward toward a healthier, more inclusive nation. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠: Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation Contact us: [email protected] Episode Link(s): ⁠NAACP: Environmental and Climate Justice