Omega and Brenda Wilson of the West End Revitalization Association speak on the intersection of community science and policy in the Environmental Justice Act. They share lessons learned from more than 25 years of fighting for environmental justice in Mebane, NC.
Introduced by Michele Okoh, Senior Lecturing Fellow
Sponsored by the Duke Environmental Law and Policy Clinic, the Environmental Law Society, and the Duke University Environmental Justice Network.
Originally recorded on March 2, 2020.
An overview of major environmental justice concerns in the state and the organizing being done by communities to address them.
Hear the voices of grassroots leaders addressing disaster preparedness and relief, and join a discussion across disciplines on lessons and next steps at the 2019 Environmental Justice Symposium. The event includes a community tour, dinner, and panel on Friday, and a keynote, panel, and group discussions on Saturday.
Appearing: Vernice Miller-Travis, Naeema Muhammad, Omega Wilson, Ryan Emanuel, Omari Wilson
On Feb. 9, 2018, the Duke Environmental Law & Policy Clinic held its first annual Environmental Justice Symposium, focusing on access to water and sanitation in underserved communities.
Panelists: Colin Bailey, Executive Director of the Environmental Justice Coalition for Water
Catherine Flowers, Executive Director of the Alabama Center for Rural Enterprise
Omega Wilson, President of the West End Revitalization Association
Moderator: Jamie Cole, Environmental Justice, Air, and Materials Policy Manager for the North Carolina Conservation Network