Black Appalachian Coalition
@BLAC_Appalachia
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Black voices are essential to the future of Appalachia. BLAC aims to bring forward Black people in the region as leaders, credible messengers, and experts.
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Joined September 2021
🚨 $600M in EPA Environmental Justice grants available! Open for Regions 2, 3, 8 & 10. Community organizations, apply now: | US EPA] #EnvironmentalJustice #EPAGrants
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🚨 $600M in EPA Environmental Justice grants available! Open for Regions 2, 3, 8 & 10. Community organizations, apply now: | US EPA] #EnvironmentalJustice #EPAGrants
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🗳️ Election Day is TOMORROW! Every ballot cast is a step toward a healthier, fairer Appalachia for all. By voting, we’re standing up for our right to clean air, safe water, and pollution-free communities. Visit to find your polling location and more!
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“The impacts won’t be felt evenly across the board” if Project 2025 goes into effect, said Bishop Marcia Dinkins, founder of the Black Appalachian Coalition. “The tradeoff is always at the expense of marginalized people and people who are on fixed incomes.”
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A healthy environment is necessary for healthy people. Communities near petrochemical facilities face significant maternal health disparities. Join us on Oct 31 at 12PM ET to explore solutions for improved outcomes for mothers & kids. #EnvironmentalJustice
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Join us on October 30th at 11 a.m. ET for a workshop on the Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grant! This is an opportunity to secure funding to tackle pollution & environmental injustice. Green & Healthy Homes will provide an overview!
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Adding up the Public Health Costs of Using Coal to Make Steel "the report concluded that this sector of the steel industry caused between $6.9 billion and $13.2 billion in health impacts such as premature deaths"
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Voting is more than just a right--it’s a way to shape the future of our communities. From protecting our air & water to fighting for justice, your vote can make a difference. On November 5th, be a #BLACVoter & make sure your voice is heard! Details at 🌍✊🏾
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🌍 Focus on air or water quality, healthy homes, or tackling environmental injustices? This event is for you! Join the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative team TODAY from 1-3 p.m at the Ohio County Public Library, Wheeling, for insights on GHHI's Thriving Communities Grant program.
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SCHEDULE CHANGE! The Black Appalachian Coalition's Strategy Summit has been moved to January 2025. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates!
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RT @EJinAction: “storms named Helene & Milton hit hard, but it’s the lies that leave the deepest scars / vulnerable communities drowning in…
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🎉 Huge thanks to all our amazing listeners for helping us reach 1,000 downloads of our BLAC Re-Membering Podcast! Your enthusiasm and support keep us inspired to amplify Black Appalachian experiences. Here’s to many more conversations ahead! 🎙️❤️
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Join the third webinar of their Environmental Justice Technical Assistance Webinar Series on TOMORROW, October 16, 2024 at 2:30 ET (11:30 a.m. PT). This webinar will focus on how to Write a Successful Grant Application. Register here:
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Join us on Tuesday, October 15 at 12PM EST for a conversation on community organizing and academia. Our guest speaker, Oceanna Smith, has worked on projects with West VA nonprofit organizations that included topics of lifelong learning, community empowerment, & youth leadership.
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RT @KMKowalski: Analysis shows #Project2025 would cost Ohio more than 20,000 jobs by 2030. And households' energy costs would be ~$260 more…
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Hurricane Helene reminds us that climate change isn't a future threat - it's our present reality. Appalachian communities, especially BIPOC communities, low-income communities, & those living with disabilities in Appalachia, are experiencing the brunt of this traumatic upheaval.
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In communities with Petrochemical plants, a notable disparity in the realm of Maternal Health demands attention. Join us on Halloween, October 31st, at 12PM EST to learn about the health challenges to secure better outcomes for both mothers and children. #MaternalHealth
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Tune in TOMMORW on October 8th at 12PM ET to join a discussion with NitaJade and Phoenix, a community organizer from Kentucky. Phoenix aims to spark cultural transformation through their writing and philosophical insights. Learn about tools to decolonize our thinking!
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RT @Appalshop: Whether you want to donate or get more info, there are resources available! The Appalachian Helene Response Fund ( https://t.…
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