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NAACP: Environmental Justice in Grand Rapids
NAACP: Environmental Justice in Grand Rapids
What is the NAACP?
What is the NAACP?
History of the NAACP in United States
Focus on the Grand Rapids chapter of the NAACP
Highlight GR NAACP's fight for justice locally
Grand Rapids addition of Environmental Justice Committee
Why Environmental Justice Committee is valuable
Reference: https://naacpgr.com/
Our project will shed light on three important environmental issues that are prevalent today. We will discuss what portion of the population is effected by these issues, possible solutions, and long term affects if not addressed properly.
Our project will shed light on three important environmental issues that are prevalent today. We will discuss what portion of the population is effected by these issues, possible solutions, and long term affects if not addressed properly.
Reference: https://itrcweb.org/teams/training/vapor-intrusion-mitigation-training
VAPOR INTRUSION
VAPOR INTRUSION
Vapor Intrusion happens when chemical vapors from contaminated soil and groundwater migrate into a structure. This has been an issue in Grand Rapids, specifically in the Madison Square area. This area is predominately occupied by people of color. The long term affects of these vapors are drastic, causing cancer and other serious ailments.
Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/prevention/sources/soil.htm
LEAD SOIL POLLUTION
LEAD SOIL POLLUTION
Deposits from leaded gasoline, exterior lead-based paint, and industrial sources have contributed to increased levels of lead in the soil, especially in urban areas and homes built before 1978. Lead poisoning is affecting adults and children in these areas and must be prevented.
Reference: https://stpetecatalyst.com/city-to-take-a-closer-look-at-food-insecurity/
FOOD INSECURITY
FOOD INSECURITY
Food insecurity is defined as a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household to live an active, healthy life. With the ongoing pandemic, food is even more scarce for families suffering from unemployment, especially in low income areas.
Reference: https://www.artprize.org/blog/welcome-to-grand-rapids-michigan
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Greater Grand Rapids Charter of NAACP
Greater Grand Rapids Charter of NAACP
The Greater Grand Rapids Chapter of the NAACP has been fighting for justice in all aspects of the community, but environmental issues account for much of their focus. Unfortunately, many areas in Grand Rapids that are predominately populated by minorities - who face additional struggles of injustice - also suffer from environmental discrimination. Communities like Madison Square need immediate attention, but spreading awareness, educating communities, and taking action are the NAACP, and more specifically, the Greater Grand Rapids Chapter's top priorities. The more publicity and knowledge the community has, the more effectively and efficiently these discriminatory environmental issues can be addressed.
References
City to take a closer look at food insecurity. (2020, July 31). St Pete Catalyst. https://stpetecatalyst.com/city-to-take-a-closer-look-at-food-insecurity/.
Lead in soil. (2021, March 29). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/prevention/sources/soil.htm.
"Madison Square neighborhood in Grand Rapids, Michigan (MI) 49507 detailed profile ." Urban Mapping, Advameg Inc, 2021.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. (2018, May 24). Knexis NAACPGR. https://naacpgr.com/.
What is food insecurity? (n.d.). U.S. Hunger Relief Organization | Feeding America. https://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/food-insecurity.
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