environmental justice

The Hidden Costs of Beauty: Understanding the Impacts of Toxic Products on Women of Color

February 26, 2025 | By X Braithwaite

Clean Water Action hosted The Hidden Costs of Beauty webinar to uncover the environmental and health impacts of beauty products marketed to Black women and other communities of color. This discussion brought together advocates, researchers, and community members to explore the intersections of beauty, health, and justice—and, more importantly, to chart a path forward.

graphic design for Clean Water Action's Hidden Costs of Beauty webinar

Celebrating Erik McCleary: Black History Month Clean Water Champion

February 13, 2025 | By LaTrice Harrison

Black History Month is a time to celebrate Black excellence. During February, Clean Water Action will spotlight Water Champions leading the charge to protect our water, environment, and health.

Backing Away from Addressing Environmental Injustice is Another Polluter Free-for-All

February 6, 2025 | By Julie MacNamara

With the stroke of a pen, the Trump administration wiped away hard-fought protections for low-income families and communities of color who have long faced the most burden from pollution.

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Breaking Chains: Creating a Path for Justice in The Garden State

February 1, 2025 | By Amy Goldsmith

Join Clean Water Action throughout February to celebrate Black History Month! Environmental Justice is Racial Justice - and to learn where we need to go, we have to learn where we’ve been. Join us in learning more about Black History and its connection to the Environmental Justice movement and the systematic discrimination we need to continue to fight.

Honoring X Braithwaite: Black History Month Clean Water Champion

January 31, 2025 | By LaTrice Harrison

Black History Month is a time to celebrate Black excellence. During February, Clean Water Action will spotlight Water Champions leading the charge to protect our water, environment, and health.

A dozen advocates standing by an industrial port in New Jersey

Take Action NOW on NJ’s Port & Warehouse Pollution!

Join us and send a message NOW to your State Senator and Assemblyperson. Tell them to ADVANCE A2740/S2339 immediately! The lives of frontline and overburdened communities impacted by truck pollution from our ports and warehouses cannot wait any longer.