EVENT: Fighting Air Pollution in Black Communities, 9/2
An American Lung Association study found that almost half of all Americans live in communities with unhealthy ozone and particle pollution levels. People of color are more than twice as likely to live in these areas. In partnership with The Washington Informer, Word In Black will host a discussion with innovators working to curb pollution […] The post EVENT: Fighting Air Pollution in Black Communities, 9/2 appeared first on Word In Black.
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An American Lung Association study found that almost half of all Americans live in communities with unhealthy ozone and particle pollution levels. People of color are more than twice as likely to live in these areas.
In partnership with The Washington Informer, Word In Black will host a discussion with innovators working to curb pollution and improve the air in Black communities.
We’ll also hear from the reporters behind The Informer’s ongoing solutions journalism series focused on Washington, D.C.’s air quality, which received an “F” rating in 2025.
Wed., September 2, 2026, 6-7:15 p.m. ET
Moderator: Jada Ingleton, Washington Informer Content Editor
Panelists:
- Almeta Cooper, Mom’s Clean Air Force
- Justin Littles, Air Quality Technician, Green Door Initiative
- Additional panelists TBA
Rewatch Word In Black’s previous events on YouTube.
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