Report Discussion: Environmental Racism in St. Louis

Did you know that where you live can make you ill? For our next discussion, we’re turning instead to a brief report conducted by the Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic at Washington University School of Law along with Action St. Louis, Arch City Defenders, Dutchtown South Community Corporation and the Sierra Club. This educational report, titled Environmental Racism in St. Louis, exposes environmental injustices that “disproportionately endanger public health for people of color and low-income individuals in St. Louis, and in advocating for systemic changes to remedy these injustices and enhance public health.”

Several of the issues covered in previous SOS Education programs are highlighted including housing (mold and lead paint), health (asthma) and community (vacant lots, food apartheid). This report sheds light on these eye-opening, interconnected environmental issues facing the underserved communities in a very interesting and comprehensive way and offers creative approaches to solutions. Join us as we discuss these findings and the recommendations for addressing environmental racism.

Guest are welcome. We hope to see you there.