There is an old west african proverb, “Sankofa” that roughly means “you cannot know where you are going unless you know where you come from.”

We are 8 years away from the 50th anniversary of Warren County, North Carolina where in 1982, a pivotal nonviolent protest erupted around a proposed hazardous waste landfill in a small, predominantly Black community. Since then, the environmental justice movement has grown to encompass communities across the United States who seek to ensure that those who are most impacted by climate change and the pollution that causes it have a say in the laws and policies that affect their everyday lives — that the injustices of the past are redressed and not repeated.

Every two years, hundreds of frontline and fenceline activists, allies, and accomplices convene at our Statewide EJ Summit to share stories and strategies for achieving a safer, cleaner, more vibrant future.
We have 3 goals this year:

1. Learn and contribute to the stories our environmental justice 'lineage' as it relates to injustice, strength, and triumph in our respective communities.

2. Vocalize and celebrate what is happening NOW towards the healthy world we are all fighting for and deserve.

3. Listen to and support the ideas of the near future and beyond.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Ayanna-Grace King at ayannagrace@michiganej.org

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It’s an exciting time for renewable energy in Illinois! State and federal investments are pouring into the renewable energy sector, providing opportunities for significant growth. But rapid growth comes with significant challenges. Illinois faces challenges related to interconnection, grid modernization, community transitions, permitting, equitable workforce growth, and more. Attend the Illinois Renewable Energy Conference to […]

Join the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for a day-and-a-half program offering breakout and plenary sessions where attendees will gain practical knowledge along with peer driven best practices. Take this opportunity to engage with leaders in sustainability to form the nexus between business and communities. Whether you are joining us as a community leader or a business leader, you’ll walk away with the network of partners, the practical tools, and the innovative thinking necessary to keep on course in this rapidly evolving era.

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The Michigan Outdoor Summit is a gathering for all sectors of the outdoor economy in Michigan to connect, learn, grow, and build together with a vision for the future, health, and vitality of Michigan’s outdoors. Through programming, networking, and outdoor activities, this event focuses on how we strengthen our communities and the outdoor economy and […]

This monthly event is free and open to climate-minded folks who want to connect with others in the local Chicagoland community.

On Saturday, October 12th, the Grand Rapids Climate Coalition is hosting a Climate March along with partners @c4grandrapids, @urbancorecollective, and @miclimateaction. Our goal is to bring people together to improve our communities and environment in Grand Rapids and Michigan. We hope to inspire all generations to come together, take action, and speak about what changes they hope to […]

The fabulous Fresh Coast Film Festival in Marquette, MI, has scheduled Troubled Water, an exhilarating adventure conservation film, as its featured film on Friday, October 18. You are invited!  Troubled Water beckons viewers to follow along on a transformative journey down the stunning coast of Lake Michigan. Lifelong friends Chris Yahanda and William Wright embark on an epic 36-day, 425-mile standup […]