Women of The First National People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit
Description:
The first of 4 in the Women in Environmental Leadership Series in honor of Women's History Month. An important environmental justice reunion and focus on female activism. This community forum brings together several women who were participants in the First National People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit of 1991. How did this summit impact their work? What lessons were learned in the past that can be applied to efforts today? About the original Summit: Over the course of four days in October of 1991, more than 500 participants gathered in Washington, D.C., to challenge myths that communities of color were not concerned about environmental issues. Participants represented civil rights, environmental health, community development, and faith organizations from across the U.S., Canada, Central and South America, and the Marshall Islands. Conversations, negotiations, and moments of solidarity produced the 17 Principles of Environmental Justice. These principles forever transformed future notions of “the environment” and “environmentalism.” They energized and supported the efforts of Environmental Justice networks and spurred reflection within mainstream environmental organizations who sought to address charges of exclusivity and a lack of diversity. ACM is pleased to have the support of PEPCO as a Contributing Sponsor of WEL for the 2021 fiscal year. Panelists: Susana Almanza, Director PODER Dr. Mildred McClain- Founder/Executive Director, Harambee House Vernice Miller-Travis, Executive Vice President, Metropolitan Group
