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Samra Luqman at press conference demanding Cleveland Cliffs Steel go green

Day of the Dead

Raquel Garciaspeaks in Southwest Detroit at Day of the Dead celebrations, highlighting environmental disparities in the community.

Samra Luqman at press conference demanding Cleveland Cliffs Steel go green

Press Conference

Samr’a Luqman speaks at a press conference demanding Cleveland Cliffs Steel goes green.

Theresa Landrum speaks at Pollution to Solutions Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Theresa Landrum speaks at Pollution to Solutions Film Screening and Panel Discussion

May 7, 2024

The Ecology Center presented a live screening of the short documentary, “Pollution Has No Boundaries” followed with a discussion panel to learn more about the cumulative impact air pollution has on our communities and what we can do to combat it.

Theresa Landrum speaks at Pollution to Solutions Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Theresa Landrum speaks at Pollution to Solutions Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Unbreathable -The Fight for Healthy Air

May 8, 2024

Eastside Community Network and Clear the Air hosted a screening of Unbreathable: The Fight for Healthy Airis a timely, powerful look at fifty years of the Clean Air Act and the challenges we still face to ensure healthy air for everyone. Weaving historical milestones with current day stories of environmental injustice, the film is an excellent tool for educational and community engagement.

Theresa Landrum speaks at Pollution to Solutions Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Theresa Landrum speaks at Pollution to Solutions Film Screening and Panel Discussion

DIY Box Fan Filter Workshop

May 10, 2024

In partnership with PODER of the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation and the Ecology Center, our community was invited tolearn how to make their own air purifier (cleaner) with a box fan.

Samra Luqman at press conference demanding Cleveland Cliffs Steel go green