Cari Harris - Intergenerational Diversity in Environmental Justice Work
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In this episode of GAZE, Aisha interviews Cari Harris about her work with HEJTT, the HBCU Environmental Justice Technical Team. Cari shares her journey into the field of environmental justice and GIS, the mission of HEJTT, and the importance of diversity in the GIS space. She also highlights the value of collaboration between different generations and the power of resilience. Plus Cari recommends a must-read book.
The HEJTT is led by Dr. David Padgett with support of Dr. Reginald Archer of Tennessee State University, Dr. Tony Graham, retired from North Carolina A&T University, and Ms. Pamela Bingham (consultant). From Morgan State University are economists Dr. Linda Loubert and Ms. Cari Harris. Leading the development and GIS efforts is Dr. Paul Robinson from Charles Drew School of Medicine and Science.
- See the link to HBCU CEJST
- Justice 40 Executive Order
- Bullard Center
- Bloomberg Article
- Book recommendation: Toxic Communities: Environmental Racism, Industrial Pollution, and Residential Mobility - by Dorceta Taylor
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