EPOC NYC QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
Environmental Professionals of Color NYC, WINTER 2014-2015
In an article written by Brentin Mock that appeared on Grist.org on December 8, 2014 the environmental journalist spells out the necessity of understanding why environmentalists need to engage in the Black Lives Matter movement. The quote that opens our newsletter this year contains a link to read that article and a quote from long time NYC environmental justice activist, Eddie Bautista. While many of us are working to find the words, actions and feelings on the tragic of events of 2014 and into 2015, we must remember the intersections that all social justice movements present. We must remember, given the timeliness of this newsletter coming out so soon after the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday that an "injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." In the wake of the Brown and Garner decisions many of us are deeply hurt, saddened, or incensed by the harsh reality of how little Black lives are valued. We are reminded that as an organization for professionals of color we cannot isolate our struggle for diversity and fairness in the workplace from the deeply rooted and enduring impact of racism in and throughout all facets of our daily lives. We have to take this opportunity to recommit ourselves to actively seek change and participate in efforts to help uplift and build our communities. Now more than ever, there is a critical need for us to lead efforts to instill a sense of value and self-worth in ourselves and communities whenever and wherever possible. As we finish the first month of 2015 please join EPOC-NYC as we seek ways to fulfill this commitment through mentorship, social justice activism and recognizing the work and efforts of our members and community leaders.
Sadly but truly, the statement must still be made - BLACK LIVES MATTER.
2014 PEOPLE'S CLIMATE MARCH
International Young Environmentalists Youth Summit comes to NYC
On March 1 - 2, 2015, the International Young Environmentalists Youth Summit will take place at The Point Community Development Corporation in The Bronx, NY. Our Co-Chair, Donna Hope will present on "Diversity & the Environmental Movement", and EPOC-NYC Chapter will table as an exhibitor. We are very excited about our participation and urge you to join us at this event!
Register and get more information here: http://greeningforward.org/IYEYS/
International Young Environmentalists Youth Summit
Sunday, Mar 1, 2015, 09:00 AM
940 Garrison Avenue, Bronx, NY 10474, United States
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