The Social Justice Institute hosts meaningful events where students, scholars and community members gather together to tap into our individual and collective minds, hearts, souls and networks of support in order to develop strategies and actions that respect and uplift human dignity and life. We are honored to provide distinctive educational opportunities and we invite you to join us and become partners in our work.
Friday, April 25, 2025
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Dorceta Taylor is a titan in the field of environmental justice, both as an academic and advocate. She has been instrumental in laying the intellectual foundations of the environmental justice movement. Her scholarship has impacted the direction of environmental justice work and has been a critical tool in empowering marginalized communities to fight for their environmental rights. Her transformative research has illustrated, both historically and contemporarily, the ways that environmental issues are inextricably linked to issues of race, class, and social justice, highlighting how Black communities have disproportionately bore the burdens of environmental hazards. She has written extensively about how the environmental movement has often excluded people of color and how it can be more inclusive moving forward.
Please join us as we learn from her about the challenges facing Black communities and reflect on the ways that in the future, those challenges can be overcome and pathways to resilience and sustainability more equitably pursued.
Free and open to the public. Registration is required. Doors open at 5 pm. Event begins at 6 pm.
This event is co-sponsored by the Social Justice Institute, Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities, Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusive Engagement and the Departments of Sociology & Cognitive Science
About Our Events
The majority of our events are free of charge and open to the community. We cannot do this important work without you – we hope that you will consider supporting us in these endeavors. Gifts of any size will impact our work and support our signature programs. Donations may be made online or sent to Social Justice Institute, 10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106-7243.
To RSVP or volunteer for any upcoming event, please call 216.368.7568 or email socialjustice@case.edu.