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Environmental Justice
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Community Voices on Environmental Justice


These videos feature federal and local government officials, non-profit leaders, and students who tell stories about the lessons that they have learned over their time working on environmental justice. Thanks to each of the participants in the video series for sharing your stories and for raising awareness about environmental justice, and making a visible difference in communities.

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EPA Environmental Justice 20th Anniversary Video Series - The Road to Environmental Justice
The Road to Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice 
EPA Environmental Justice 20th Anniversary Video Series - Penny Newman
Pollution by Design: Reducing Pollution through Organization by Penny Newman
EPA Environmental Justice 20th Anniversary Video Series - Beverly Wright
Smells Like Progress: Growing up in Cancer Alley by Dr. Beverly Wright
EPA Environmental Justice 20th Anniversary Video Series - Sacoby Wilson
Injecting Knowledge to Cure Injustice by Sacoby Wilson
EPA Environmental Justice 20th Anniversary Video Series - Mildred McCain
Can One Community Organization Change an Entire City? by Dr. Mildred McClain
EPA Environmental Justice 20th Anniversary Video Series - Lisa Jackson
Strong Leaders Matter by Lisa Jackson, Former Administrator, EPA
EPA Environmental Justice 20th Anniversary Video Series - Kimberly Wasserman
Chicagoland is Breathing a Little Easier by Kimberly Wasserman
EPA Environmental Justice 20th Anniversary Video Series - Omega Wilson
Are you getting the basic amenities your taxes paid for? by Omega Wilson
EPA Environmental Justice 20th Anniversary Video Series - Teri Blanton
You are the True Expert about Your Community by Teri Blanton
EPA Environmental Justice 20th Anniversary Video Series - Edith Pestana
Environmental Justice is About Government Engaging with Communities on a Personal Level by Edith Pestana
EPA Environmental Justice 20th Anniversary Video Series - Susana Almanza
A Breath of Fresh Air After 35 Years by Susana Almanza
EPA Environmental Justice 20th Anniversary Video Series - Donna Christensen
Environmental Justice from a Physicians Perspective, by Donna Christensen
EPA Environmental Justice 20th Anniversary Video Series - Sue Briggum
Building Bridges for Sustainability and Environmental Justice by Sue Briggum
EPA Environmental Justice 20th Anniversary Video Series - Reggie Harris
Empowering Citizens is What Environmental Justice is all About, by Reggie Harris
EPA Environmental Justice 20th Anniversary Video Series - Vernice Miller-Travis
Sometimes Honey is Better Than Vinegar by Vernice Miller-Travis 
The Power of Partnerships, 45 minute video
The Power of Partnerships: 45-minute video of EPA's EJ CPS Model at work in Spartanburg, SC featuring interviews of key EJ stakeholders and community members explaining their roles in successfully addressing EJ concerns in the area.

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