Know Your Roots: Environmental Justice in Iowa

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Know Your Roots: Environmental Justice in Iowa

Apr6

Date: April 6, 2023
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Turner Jazz Center
Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Contact:
Drake Community Press (communitypress@drake.edu)

KNOW YOUR ROOTS: Environmental Justice in Iowa, with Carolyn Finney 5-8 PM, Thursday, April 6, 2023

Hosted by Drake Community Press, Iowa Environmental Council, and Susan Glaspell Writers & Critics Series, Drake University

Goal & purpose of our event: To gather interested students and community members from all backgrounds for learning, story sharing and constructive action around environmental justice in Iowa. We’ll have appetizers & finger food & beverages to keep you nourished as you share, learn and play.

Know Your Roots Workshop & Interactive Session

5-6 PM: Keynote by Dr. Carolyn Finney, author of Black Faces, White Spaces

6-7 PM: “Know Your Roots” story sharing session

7-8 PM: Interactive session with “stations” for guests, including

a book signing corner with Carolyn Finney
a nonprofit networking table for community members to learn about how EJ intersects with their mission
how to create change around EJ in Iowa – get involved with Iowa Environmental Council
interview corner (share your own story for possible inclusion in our book)
learn about Drake Environmental Action League (DEAL) and play EJ games

Registration not required.

The Iowa Environmental Council hosts several events throughout the year, including our Environmental Lobby Day during legislative session and Pro H₂O in the spring.