Groups
What is the Global Exchange?
human rights organization that works to empower individuals to take action for social, economic, and environmental justice worldwide.
Who is the 'father' of the movement?
Robert Bullard
1980
What approach did they showcase for their protests?
a Nonviolent approach.
What group (or groups) is Elizabeth Yeampierre apart of?
UPROSE
or
Climate Justice Alliance
What president was Elizabeth Yeampierre the opening speaker for?
President Obama
what years added environmental regulations that led to cleaner air and water
1960's-70's
Fill in the blank
they organized _____ and ____
Marches, Petitions
What is Earthjustice?
Nonprofit organization that uses the law to help the environment
What was Robert Bullard named in 2010?
100 black history makers in the making
When did the EPA report that the air was the cleanest its been since they started recording
1997
name 3 tactics they used
sit-ins, boycotting, freedom rides, and lobbying government officials for legislative action.