Black communities have had to deal with systematic violence, an unfair political system that disenfranchises their voices, and a whole host of environmental threats to their communities such as exposure to toxic pollutants, hazardous waste in landfills close to their homes, and even having their homes built on floodplains where they are more susceptible to flooding. It is up to us to stand up and fight for them so that we can all work to save the planet and home we love. We should all have the right to feel safe in our community regardless of the color of our skin, and no one should have to fear the officers that are enlisted to protect us.
Natalie Lucas, chair
Missouri Sierra Club Equity Inclusion and Justice Committee
