Tag: Michael Mascarenhas
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Commentary: Environmental Justice Summit convened empowering visions of clean water, air, land
By Michael Mascarenhas On Sept. 8, the Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition hosted the 3rd Environmental Justice Statewide Summit at Flint’s New McCree Theatre. The event brought together close to 200 activists, environmental practitioners, citizens, and scholars to talk about what it means for all living beings to have clean and affordable access to water, air,…
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Commentary: “Day Without Water” suggests “Flint Strong Stones” will not be silenced
By Michael Mascarenhas Special to East Village Magazine Oct. 12, 2017 marked the third annual “Imagine a Day Without Water,” a day dedicated to advocacy and awareness of water insecurity in the United States. Given the ongoing water crisis in Flint, the day provided an opportunity for Detroit and Flint activists to hold a press…
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