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Environmental Racism

African Americans are 79% more likely to live where industrial pollution causes numerous health hazards.


11 Facts about Environmental Racism

People of color make up the majority of those living in neighborhoods located within 1.8 miles of the nation’s hazardous waste facilities.... More

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Top Resources

  1. 11 Facts about Environmental Racism
  2. Background on Environmental Racism
  3. Terms You Should Know about Discrimination

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Top ways to take action

  1. Film a documentary about environmental racism in your community
  2. Start an awareness campaign about environmental racism
  3. Host a screening of the movie "Glory" at your school, then discuss the history of discrimination in the U.S.

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