Robert D. Bullard
@DrBobBullard
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Scholar, author of 18 books, co-chair of @NBEJN1, @EJHBCU Climate Change Consortium, Director of @BullardCenter, and father of environmental justice. #HBCU
Houston, TX
Joined February 2011
It's now official. Dr. Robert D. Bullard, often called the "father of environmental justice," was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious honorary societies dating back to 1780. @americanacad @BullardCenter
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A Biden victory positions America for a 180-degree turn on climate change - The Washington Post.
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The quest for #Environmentaljustice is much more than writing books. I've written 18 books over 40+ years. For our EJ Movement to keep advancing, we must marry research, facts, data and science with sustained action and intergenerational mobilization. @BullardCenter #HBCU
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A Big Congrats! University of Oregon to start environmental justice institute after receiving $4.5 million grant
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Biden to place environmental justice at the center of his climate plan - The Washington Post
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A good read: Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 1963 “Letter from Birmingham jail” remains relevant today. http://t.co/u2eI2SECVF
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Frontline environmental justice communities have suffered enough! They're paying the ultimate price with their health. It's time to move off fossil fuels and transition to a 100% renewable energy future. Time to act with the URGENCY of NOW to stop new fossil fuel projects!.
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Germany to close all 84 of its coal-fired power plants, will rely primarily on renewable energy.
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Received honorary doctorate degree from the University of Johannesburg yesterday. A special honor since this degree was awarded by an African university. Shared some sayings of my grandmother whose knowledge and wisdom I honor, cherish and respect. @go2uj @BullardCenter
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REFLECTION: I celebrated my 75th birthday last week. Another big number, 73.7%. That's the percent of my adult life spent fighting against #environmentalracism and fighting for #environmentaljustice. Let's all re-dedicate ourselves and make 2022 the "YEAR OF JUSTICE."
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How Black activists have long used mapmaking to document culture and racism in the U.S. | PBS NewsHour
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The Latest Books and Reports Covering Environmental Racism - EcoWatch
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Scientific American: The Father of Environmental Justice Exposes the Geography of Inequity
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NYTimes: At 75, the Father of Environmental Justice Meets the Moment
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Dr. Robert D. Bullard Receives United Nations 2020 Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award | @UNEP #EARTHCHAMPS #FORNATURE #environmentaljustice #climatejustice #racialjustice #economicjustice #humanrights.
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Flint residents sue banks, accuse them of helping create water crisis
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Michael Regan Will Be The First Black Man To Lead The EPA.
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Went to my nearby grocery store this afternoon and found many shelves bare. Just wanted a loaf of bread, carton of milk and some fresh fruit. Store was out of bread and milk. Got my fresh fruit. Folks, Texas is a holy mess right now.
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EPA Administrator Instructs Staff to Prioritize Environmental Justice - Government Executive
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Why Environmental Studies is Among the Least Diverse Fields in STEM
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CNN: Americans suffer at Christmas while Trump golfs and sows chaos.
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#HappyNewYear: Even after writing 18 books and a slew of articles and scholarly papers and testifying at hundreds of public hearings over the past 4+ decades, I've learned facts alone is never enough. We must marry FACTS with ACTION. Let's do it 2024!
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Deb Haaland's top priority is environmental justice | Grist
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Ranchers Fight Keystone XL Pipeline by Building Solar Panels in Its Path | InsideClimate News
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No VOTER SUPPRESSION can stop me from voting. This election is too important to stay home. #COVID-19, #Obamacare, #environmentaljustice, #racialjustice, #ClimateJustice, #economicjustice, #criminaljustice, #GeorgeFloyd, #BlackLivesMatter are all on the ballot. So VOTE. VOTE!
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Dr. Robert D. Bullard Receives United Nations 2020 Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award | @UNEP #EARTHCHAMPS #FORTHEPLANET #environmentaljustice #climatejustice #racialjustice #humanrights.
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The victims of New York’s flash floods show how climate change hits the poorest the hardest | The Independent
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From a proud Viet Nam era U.S. Marine Corps Vet, #HappyVeteransDay2020. We salute and honor all of the brave men and women who have served our country during war and peacetime. Thank you. Let's all pull together! #VeteransDay #USMarines #OohRah
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The origins of environmental justice—and why it’s finally getting the attention it deserves | National Geographic @NatGeo.
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NEWS: White House Announces Environmental Justice Advisory Council | Environmental Justice | US EPA
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Dear White Enviros: You can't fight climate change without communities of color | TheHill.
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CNN: Indigenous people across the US want their land back -- and the movement is gaining momentum.
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The origins of environmental justice—and why it’s finally getting the attention it deserves | National Geographic @NatGeo.
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Mayor Wu bans fossil fuels from new municipal buildings and major renovations
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Dr. Robert Bullard, the 'father of environmental justice,' is watching the movement grow up | Grist
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NPR: Vermont becomes 1st state to require oil companies to pay for climate change damages
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Texas Southern University Receives $4.75M from Houston Endowment. Grant Funding Will Establish the Robert D. Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice (CECJ) | @TexasSouthern #HBCU #racialjustice #healthequity #BLACKHISTORYMONTH.
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Feeling great! Out for my morning 5-mile walk. A nice 63 degrees oit. Took time to early vote. Now time to finish my walk. Three words for today. VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!
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The time is right to end all forms of injustice. Let's make 2022 the YEAR FOR JUSTICE! #MLK
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Houston Endowment awards $1.25 million to @TexasSouthern to support establishment of the Robert D. Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice (CECJ) named after the “father of environmental justice.” @HoustonEndowmnt #HBCU #racialjustice.
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Climate change: Vulnerable nations call for 'emergency pact' - BBC News #climatejustice #environmentaljsutice.
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Dr. Robert Bullard Receives @UNEP 2020 Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award| Champions of the Earth #EARTHCHAMPS #FORNATURE #environmentaljustice #climatejustice #racialjustice.
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‘Father of Environmental Justice’ Robert Bullard Honored by Harvard Law School Environmental Law Society | News | The Harvard Crimson @Harvard_Law.
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Exclusive: Kamala Harris to introduce comprehensive environmental justice bill in Senate via @grist.
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The generational rift over ‘intersectional environmentalism." No rift. Read, research, write, educate, work, organize, mobilize, connect, and fight for JUSTICE! Not rocket science. via @grist.
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Excited about Bullard Center for Environmental & Climate Justice @TexasSouthern $4 Million grant from Bezos Earth Fund to work on #Justice40 with EJ communities. We have a 4-decade track record of doing this work pro bono--big word with no $$$. #HBCU.
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Stacey Abrams helped Georgia go blue. Now she wants it to go green. | Grist
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#EarthDay2021 10 Black climate leaders fighting for environmental and racial justice. @theGrio.
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Atlanta creates the nation's largest free food forest with hopes of addressing food insecurity - CNN
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Quest for racial justice in US must include environmental and climate issues, activists say
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Biden to place environmental justice at center of sweeping climate plan
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Excited about being named one of 22 #ClimateTrailblazers. Climate change is more than parts per million & greenhouse gases. It’s also about #climatejustice. #GCAS2018 #StepUp2018 #environmentaljustice #economicjustice #racialjustice #resilience #health.
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Alabama Students Portray Black Legends in Living Wax Museum | Alabama News | US News
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Racist ‘redlining’ practices has led to oppressively hot neighborhoods
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A lot of attention is on lack of diversity or whiteness of green groups. However, not enough of the critique is on the need for real actions to diversify the flow of green $$$ to people of color organizations, networks and consortia working on justice issues. I wonder why?.
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MSNBC: Bernie Sanders: DOJ must hold fossil fuel CEOs accountable for climate change
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Communities of color are dumping grounds for toxic waste in Michigan | Local News | Detroit | Detroit Metro Times
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I graduated from all-Black segregated Mulberry Heights High School in #Elba, AL nearly 6 decades ago, at a time when #JimCrow laws kept me out of the local library. Today, I am being inducted into the @Americanacad. I am chuckling after writing 18 books! @BullardCenter
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Build Back Better Act Includes Historic Environmental Justice and Climate Investments | Earthjustice #JUSTICE40.
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The Father of Environmental Justice Exposes the Geography of Inequity. Robert D. Bullard reflects on the movement he helped to create. On Sept. 29 he will be inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. @sciam @americanacad @BullardCenter.
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Youth activists sue Montana, arguing state's fossil fuel support violates their rights | Grist
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The Hill: Racial justice requires ending policy discriminations that thwart economic equity | TheHill.
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Youth activists sue Montana, arguing state's fossil fuel support violates their rights | Grist
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The “Father of Environmental Justice” on Why He Isn’t Surprised by COVID-19 Health Disparities - Texas Monthly
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Really proud to see so many of my #AfricanAmercan brothers and sisters @Peoples_climate march. #HBCUPCM
http://t.co/JNRudWsW75.
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#Earthmonth: Dr. Robert Bullard: "Environmental justice isn’t just slang, it’s real. #Earthday will have limited meaning for Blacks as long as Whites keep dumping their pollution on us. Environmental justice is racial, economic and climate justice." .
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When rivers caught fire and bald eagles were poisoned: why we need the Environmental Protection Agency.#EPA.
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Why are U.S. environmental groups so white? It's their choice. They will never change. Time to respond to changing demographics & start serious re-directing funding to people of color groups, organizations, networks, institutions & consortia. | Ensia
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Dr. Robert D. Bullard, “father of environmental justice,” will be inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Sept. 29-30, 2023 in Cambridge, MA. The event will celebrate members elected in 2022 and 2023. @Americanacad.
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Nation's largest slave revolt took place upriver from New Orleans and will be re-enacted this weekend via @nolanews #AfricanAmericans.
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EPA announces $2B in environmental justice grants, including for waste projects | Waste Dive
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Exclusive: EPA reverses Trump stance in push to tackle environmental racism
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ICYMI: At 75, the Father of Environmental Justice Meets the Moment. @nytimes @bullardcenter @texassouthern #HBCUs.
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Chicago coronavirus update: More than half of COVID-19 cases are African-Americans, Mayor Lori Lightfoot says. A whopping 72% are black. |
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The father of environmental justice, on whether we’re all doomed. Short answer, NO! Vox
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#Harvey's flooding & toxic nightmare are ckear examples why we need a strong #EPA we can trust and one that protects #publichealth.
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People of Color Breathe More Hazardous Air. The Sources Are Everywhere. @nytimes #environmentaljustice #racialjustice.
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‘Cancer alley’ residents say they are victims of environmental racism in new lawsuit | The Hill
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Hip Hop Caucus Launches New Environmental Justice Podcast | Colorlines
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How does climate change threaten where you live? A region-by-region guide. | Grist
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Scientific American: The Father of Environmental Justice Exposes the Geography of Inequity
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In cities, money doesn't grow on trees, but more trees grow near money | CBC News
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Pete Buttigieg’s first big project is taking down a racist Texas highway.
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U.S. heart attack rate dropped as COVID-19 lockdowns cut air pollution from driving, study says -
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NPR: Climate Change Can Be Stopped, Scientists Say. Computer Models Show How.
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Katherine Hayhoe: 'The true threat is the delusion that our opinion of science somehow alters its reality'.
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Climate Activists Are Hauling Solar Tech to New Orleans to Help Restore Power via @RollingStone.
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities are seeing record enrollment numbers this year, bucking the national trend of shrinking freshman classes. #HBCU.
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It’s a big deal to be inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences this month. I accept the great honor on behalf of the many forgotten communities still fighting for environmental and #climatejustice. @Americanacad @BullardCenter @EJHBCU
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Dr. Robert D. Bullard Honored with United Nations 2020 Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award | @UNEP #FORNATURE #EARTHCHAMPS #fatherofenvironmentaljustice #climatejustice #economicjustice #racialjustice #humanrights #healthequity.
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