Blog For Tag "racial justice"

posted by Guest Blogger on Thursday, March 30, 2023 Justice40 is a whole-of-government approach to ensure that federal agencies work with states and local communities to direct 40% of the overall benefits from certain federal climate and clean energy programs to marginalized, over-polluted, underserved and disadvantaged communities. It is crucial that Iowans know about these opportunities and how to provide input as these investments begin to trickle into the state.

posted by Angelisa Belden on Friday, March 10, 2023 Recently, IEC has been receiving inquiries as some individuals and media outlets notice our registrations on bills related to gender, diversity, education, and other more typically social issues. So why is IEC registering on such bills?

posted by Dr. Brian Campbell on Friday, February 10, 2023 How are we recognizing Black History Month at the Iowa Environmental Council? We want to share with you some of what we're doing, and we want to invite you to partner with us as we explore the history and shape the future of environmental justice in Iowa.

posted by Dr. Brian Campbell on Thursday, February 24, 2022 During #BlackClimateWeek, IEC Executive Director Brian Campbell reached out to speak with Tamara Marcus, Linn County's Sustainability Director, to celebrate her leadership and hear her perspective on climate change in Iowa, both how it is impacting communities of color and how we can support Black climate leaders and organizations.

posted by Jordan Bles on Monday, September 27, 2021 Fundraising and Development Director Jordan Bles shares why he's excited about this month's partnership with The Side Garage, an apparel printing company based in central Iowa.

posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 IEC reflects on a year of change and growth since the murder of George Floyd in 2020, reiterating our efforts to bear witness and re-commit to our own work in the struggle toward being part of the anti-racist movement.