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Environmental Justice: What’s Race Got to Do With It?

The Columbia Journal of Race and Law (“CJRL”) was founded in 2010 with the purpose of deepening the legal community’s discourse on historic and contemporary notions of socio-political and legal challenges facing racial and ethnic minorities. Join us as experts shed greater light on legal issues that impact communities of color !

Urban Food Policy Forum: Beyond the Kale: Urban Agriculture and Social Justice Activism in New York City

Urban agriculture is increasingly considered an important part of creating just and sustainable cities. Yet the benefits that many people attribute to urban agriculture—fresh food, green space, educational opportunities—can mask structural inequities, thereby making political transformation harder to achieve.

Civic Art Lab | Sustainability + Performance

The evening will feature performances that reflect on the intersection of sustainability, community, and the arts. Sliding scale donations for drinks and performances. All donations for this evening support the performers. Artists to be announced.

4th New York City Climate Justice Youth Summit

This year NYC Climate Justice Youth Summit will focus on: the connection between fossil fuel extraction and climate justice. The Summit will serve as the launch to prepare the youth for what we hope to be the biggest climate march in New York City-The People’s Climate March.

4th New York City Climate Justice Youth Summit

This year NYC Climate Justice Youth Summit will focus on: the connection between fossil fuel extraction and climate justice. The Summit will serve as the launch to prepare the youth for what we hope to be the biggest climate march in New York City-The People’s Climate March.