Presenters: Alyssa Lyon, Ariam Ford

Sustainability is the balance of equity, environment, and economics so current and future generations can thrive. To build just and sustainable communities in our region current systemic, cross-generational, and sector-specific environmental issues to be addressed. Across the U.S. and in Pittsburgh, systemic and institutional racism is evident in the environmental injustices faced daily by BIPOC communities. This session will start with a land acknowledgement recognizing and respecting Native Nations as traditional stewards of this land. The panel will address how historically oppressive systems resulted in social and environmental injustices that perpetuate today in Pittsburgh, especially affecting BIPOC communities. Topics of pollution, air quality, land ownership, energy sources, poverty, and the lack of representation in the environmental sector will be discussed by the following panel from their various perspectives, experiences, and research.

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If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at diversity@pitt.edu by July 21

This workshop is a part of the 2021 Diversity Forum.