Black and Brown communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis are being hit first and worst. They are also on the forefront of climate solutions and have been organizing for racial, economic, and climate justice for decades. We are building a #JustTransition away from extractive systems of production, consumption and political oppression, and towards resilient, regenerative and equitable economies.
Portland NAACP, OPAL Environmental Justice Oregon, and Climate Justice Alliance teamed up for a national conversation about Climate Justice in Black and Brown communities.
The panel discussion took place at Polaris Hall in Portland, Oregon and featured
Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty
Moderator, Portland City Commissioner and former president of the Portland NAACP 1120 Branch
Angela Mahecha Adrar
Executive Director, Climate Justice Alliance (CJA)
Jacqui Patterson
Director of the NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Program
E.d. Mondainé - Current Portland NAACP 1120 Branch President and AK, WA, OR Regional 2VP
Darryl Molina Sarmiento
Executive Director, Communities For A Better Environment
Huy Ong
Executive Director, OPAL Environmental Justice Oregon
