I&E Institute Learning Opportunities
Environmental Injustice and its Effects on the Communities of Grand Rapids
Date and Time
Friday, October 20, 2023 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Location
Kirkhof Center Rm 2270
Allendale Charter Twp, MI 49401
Description
The community of Grand Rapids is like no other local community. It holds important pieces of history for locals of all backgrounds. It also suffers from several forms of environmental injustice, such as vapor intrusion and access to fresh, safe, healthy, and affordable food. This talk addresses the issues of environmental injustice being endured by the people of Grand Rapid’s most marginalized communities.
Learning Outcomes - Participants will be able to:
- Become aware of local occurrences of environmental injustice in the local Grand Rapids community
- Observe eyewitness accounts of the ongoing occurrence and community action
- Gain knowledge on how students get involved through activities and assignments
- Discuss how other individuals can gain more awareness and get involved
Presenters:
- Crystal Scott-Tunstall (She/Her/Hers) Affiliate Professor, GVSU; Chair, Kent County Food Policy Council
- Wesley Watson (He/Him/His) Regional Director, Michigan League of Conservation Voters
- Marshall Kilgore (He/Him/His) Director of Engagement, West Michigan Environmental Action Council
This event also appears on the main events calendar tagged as brooks, and inclusion.
Contact
Inclusion & Equity Institute
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 616-331-4111