Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
February is Black History Month in the U.S., and despite major social justice wins over the last few decades, systemic racial and class injustices unfortunately continue to impact the lives of historically underserved groups. The serious consequences are clear: In the U.S., low-income, rural, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are disproportionately subject to and harmed by polluted air, waters, and soils from industrial infrastructure and activities.
During our February 15, 2024 webinar, From the Frontline: Petrochemicals, Plastics, and Cancer Alley, our audience heard from frontline activists from communities of color across America’s industrial plastic and petrochemical corridors, who discussed how they are taking action to protect themselves and their neighbors from pollution and injustice—and how you can, too.
Our panelists for this important conversation included: “The Father of Environmental Justice” Dr. Robert Bullard; RISE St. James Louisiana Executive Assistant Shamyra Lavigne; and Founder & CEO of Hip Hop Caucus, Reverend Lennox Yearwood. The conversation was moderated by Plastic Pollution Coalition Communications Manager, Erica Cirino, author of Thicker Than Water: The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis.
This webinar featured live Spanish translation thanks to Alejandra Warren, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Plastic Free Future.
February is Black History Month in the U.S., and despite major social justice wins over the last few decades, systemic racial and class injustices unfortunately continue to impact the lives of historically underserved groups. The serious consequences are clear: In the U.S., low-income, rural, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are disproportionately subject to and harmed by polluted air, waters, and soils from industrial infrastructure and activities.
During our February 15, 2024 webinar, From the Frontline: Petrochemicals, Plastics, and Cancer Alley, our audience heard from frontline activists from communities of color across America’s industrial plastic and petrochemical corridors, who discussed how they are taking action to protect themselves and their neighbors from pollution and injustice—and how you can, too.
Our panelists for this important conversation included: “The Father of Environmental Justice” Dr. Robert Bullard; RISE St. James Louisiana Executive Assistant Shamyra Lavigne; and Founder & CEO of Hip Hop Caucus, Reverend Lennox Yearwood. The conversation was moderated by Plastic Pollution Coalition Communications Manager, Erica Cirino, author of Thicker Than Water: The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis.
This webinar featured live Spanish translation thanks to Alejandra Warren, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Plastic Free Future.
