Zona Abierta – Environmental and Climate Justice: Youth Leaders in Action
April 22, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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UIC EARTH MONTH
Presented by the Latino Cultural Center
Join us in celebrating UIC’s Earth Month as we have a conversation with a panel of youth leaders within the Environmental and Climate Justice movement. The panelists will share their experiences, efforts, and campaigns that address environmental racism nationally and in their Chicago neighborhoods.
DATE: Thursday, April 22, 2021
TIME: 12-1pm
Moderator: Mechiya Jamison, UIC Latino Cultural Center
Youth ECJ Activists:
- Daniel Robles, Sunrise Movement Chicago
- Eyzel Torres, UIC Heritage Garden
- Juan Gonzalez, Southeast Youth Alliance
- Jocelyn Vazquez-Gomez, Little Village Environmental Justice Organization (LVEJO)
OPEN virtual presentation & dialogue!
This event is co-sponsored by UIC CIM2AS, Fresh Water Lab, L@S GANAS, Office of Planning, Sustainability and Project Management and the Heritage Garden student group.
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Date posted
Apr 6, 2021
Date updated
Apr 6, 2021