Author Archives: Sylvia

Wilmington- Important workshop seeking input on oil drilling setbacks study!

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Nov. 14, 2019, 4 – 6 p.m.
Banning’s Landing Community Center
100 E Water St. Wilmington, CA 90744

Workshop in Wilmington that seeks to gather public input on studies focusing on phasing out fossil fuels in California.  These studies focus both on drilling and consumption of oil, which are major sources of pollution impacting our communities. 

CalEPA Carbon Neutrality studies scoping workshop will gather public input on how California can reduce its dependency on fossil fuels both on the demand side and the supply side.  

Come to the workshop, meet fellow community leaders; environmental justice and public health activists; concerned residents and share your ideas with the decision-makers about the key issues that CalEPA should focus on such as the importance of creating health and safety buffer zones around residential neighborhoods, creating robust workforce development strategies, and planned phase out of oil drilling and other fossil fuel operations.

SOMAH Program Meeting in SELA: 11/21/19 6-8pm

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English Flyer HERE. Volante en español aquí

Come learn more about our Solar on MultiFamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) Program, how you or your neighbors can benefit, and our vision for a Just Transition to a sustainable economy that works for us all! ¡Venga a aprender más sobre nuestro programa de Energia Solar en Residencias Multifamiliares de Bajos Recursos (SOMAH), vea cómo usted o sus vecinos pueden beneficiarse y nuestra visión de una transición justa a una economía sostenible que funcione para todos nosotros!

Petition: Don’t let Trump and Big Oil dredge the San Francisco Bay

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Sign the petition! This dredging project is the latest attack on California by the Trump administration and Big Oil and is part and parcel of previous attempts to expand offshore oil drilling and open public lands to oil and gas leasing.  Join us in calling on the federal representatives of this region to do everything in their power to stand with their constituents and oppose this misguided project.

SELA Environmental Justice Leader Training 9/11, 9/14, 9/18, 9/25

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Join us in our yearly SELA Environmental Justice Leader Training 2019!
These introductory sessions will aim to develop an active community empowered with the knowledge of local environmental justice issues and solutions impacting the life, health, and stability of families in
South East LA. These workshops are the first part of a series focused on local level organizing and solutions to environmental justice issues in our community.

1 Wed. Sept 11th 5:30pm – 8:00pm Environmental Racism and OurStory
2 Sat. Sept 14th 12:00pm – 4:00pm Fighting for Environmental Justice in SELA
3 Wed. Sept 18th 5:30pm – 8:00pm Regenerative Vs Extractive Economy
4 Wed. Sept 25th 5:30pm – 8:00pm Anti-Displacement Organizing

All sessions will be held at:
CBE Community Room
6325 Pacific Blvd
#300 (Elevator 3rd Floor)
Huntington Park, CA 90255

Free Transportation
Free Dinner Provided
Free Childcare Available
Bilingual (SPN & ENG)

Question? Text or call Xugo Lujan at 831.334.2522

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¡Únete a nosotros en nuestra Capacitación Anual para líderes de Justicia Ambiental SELA 2019!
Estas sesiones introductorias tendrán como objetivo desarrollar una comunidad active y empoderada con el conocimiento de los problemas y soluciones locales de justicia ambiental que impactan la vida, la salud y la estabilidad de las familias en Sureste de Los Ángeles. Estos talleres son la primera parte de una serie centrada en la organización a nivel local y las soluciones a los problemas de justicia ambiental en nuestra comunidad.

1 Mie. 04 de septiembre 5:30pm – 8:00pm Poder, identidad y comunidad
2 Mie. 11 de septiembre 5:30pm – 8:00pm Racismo Ambiental y Nuestra Historia
3 Sab. 14 de septiembre 12:00pm – 4:00pm Luchando por la Justicia Ambiental en el SELA
4 Mie. 18 de septiembre 5:30pm – 8:00pm Regenerativa Vs economía extractiva
5 Mie. 25 de septiembre 5:30pm – 8:00pm Organizándo para el anti-desplazamiento

Todas las sesiones se llevarán a cabo en:
Sala comunitaria de CBE
6325 Pacific Blvd
# 300 (Ascensor 3er piso)
Huntington Park, CA 90255

Transporte gratis
Cena gratis
Cuidado de niños gratis
Bilingüe (SPN y ENG)

¿Preguntas? Envía un mensaje de texto o llama a Xugo Lujan al 831.334.2522