The environmental justice movement was started by individuals, primarily people of color, who sought to address the inequity of environmental protection in their communities (epa.gov). At Niagara, at this time, we have chosen to make our commitment to environmental and racial justice the priorities of our mission work.
Schedule of events: Many of this year's Vincentian Heritage Week events will be streamed live - for the first time! The schedule can be found below, so please tune in live and celebrate with us.
Learn more about this topic by conducting your own research. You will be able to access our databases if you are a current NU student, staff, or faculty member.
Climate Justice Alliance: Communities United for a Just Transition. Local organization: Push Buffalo.
NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Program was created to provide resources and support community leadership in addressing this human and civil rights issue.
Clean Air Coalition of WNY: Developing grassroots leaders who organize their communities to run and win environmental justice and public health campaigns in Western New York.
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper protects and restores our water and surrounding ecosystems for the benefit of current and future generations.