The Other ER: Environmental Racism

The air you breathe and the water you drink should be safe — but for too many Black and Latino families, that depends on where they live.In this revealing episode, Interludes host Valarie “The Voice” Johnson shines a light on Environmental Racism and its impact on communities in Chicago and Flint, Michigan. She’s joined by Peggy Salazar, Director of the Southeast Environmental Task Force (SETF), Michelle Mabson of Black Millennials 4 Flint, and a longtime Chicago resident who shares firsthand how systemic neglect endangers everyday lives.Together, they explore the fight for clean water, safe air, and justice — reminding us that environmental health is not a privilege, but a basic human right.