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The Quiet Architect of Federal Environmental Justice

Dr. Clarice Gaylord laid the foundation for environmental-justice policies

By Jaha Nailah Avery November 9, 2025

In this story: environmental justice, racial justice, social justice

A personal journey offers glimmers of the past and hope for the future along the Underground Railroad

By Sherman Neal II June 19, 2025

In this story: equity, racial justice, social justice, hiking

One of America’s largest shingle makers is pumping pollution into Black and brown communities from Texas to Minnesota

By Amal Ahmed January 8, 2025

In this story: toxics, environmental justice, social justice, racial justice

New NPS site will commemorate the 1908 Illinois tragedy that marked a turning point in American race relations

By Lindsey Botts August 16, 2024

In this story: monuments, racial justice, social justice, social justice, America's National Parks

Prisoners' rights advocates and environmental groups are taking their concerns to the federal government

By Nicole Greenfield August 2, 2024

In this story: environmental justice, clean water, social justice, water, racial justice

How to not get tricked by “plastic free,” "fair trade,” and “sugar free” treats

By Jessian Choy October 27, 2023

In this story: Ms. Green, buyers' guide, environmental justice, social justice

This local nonprofit has big dreams of a new Chicago

By Parker Yamasaki July 12, 2023

In this story: equity, climate change, forests, social justice, urban living