WE ACT for Environmental Justice
@weact4ej.bsky.social
WE ACT has been combating environmental racism and building healthy communities for people of color since 1988. Support our work at WEACT.org/donate
End climate chaos & pollution.
The Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency is gutting limits on climate and transportation pollution — putting frontline communities at risk.
We demand accountability and defend clean air.
Clean air is a right. EPA, do your job.
tinyurl.com/m9p6hynu
The Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency is gutting limits on climate and transportation pollution — putting frontline communities at risk.
We demand accountability and defend clean air.
Clean air is a right. EPA, do your job.
tinyurl.com/m9p6hynu
February 13, 2026 at 5:12 PM
End climate chaos & pollution.
The Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency is gutting limits on climate and transportation pollution — putting frontline communities at risk.
We demand accountability and defend clean air.
Clean air is a right. EPA, do your job.
tinyurl.com/m9p6hynu
The Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency is gutting limits on climate and transportation pollution — putting frontline communities at risk.
We demand accountability and defend clean air.
Clean air is a right. EPA, do your job.
tinyurl.com/m9p6hynu
WE ACT, NYLCV, and Environmental Advocates NY launched our 2026 NYS SuperBills for environmental justice.
Tell Albany: protect our health and communities
✨ Beauty Justice Act
⚡ $1B for the Sustainable Future Program
🚰 Lead Pipe Replacement
📦 Packaging Reduction
🧪 Ban PFAS in consumer products
Tell Albany: protect our health and communities
✨ Beauty Justice Act
⚡ $1B for the Sustainable Future Program
🚰 Lead Pipe Replacement
📦 Packaging Reduction
🧪 Ban PFAS in consumer products
February 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
WE ACT, NYLCV, and Environmental Advocates NY launched our 2026 NYS SuperBills for environmental justice.
Tell Albany: protect our health and communities
✨ Beauty Justice Act
⚡ $1B for the Sustainable Future Program
🚰 Lead Pipe Replacement
📦 Packaging Reduction
🧪 Ban PFAS in consumer products
Tell Albany: protect our health and communities
✨ Beauty Justice Act
⚡ $1B for the Sustainable Future Program
🚰 Lead Pipe Replacement
📦 Packaging Reduction
🧪 Ban PFAS in consumer products
Ever wonder how “sacrifice zones” are created? It often starts with a permit.
On #UptownChats, we spoke with Weezie Foster about our 2026 Policy Agenda and the fight for EJ in DC.
It’s time to change the rules that give polluters permission to harm our communities.
Listen: tinyurl.com/yc362dj3
On #UptownChats, we spoke with Weezie Foster about our 2026 Policy Agenda and the fight for EJ in DC.
It’s time to change the rules that give polluters permission to harm our communities.
Listen: tinyurl.com/yc362dj3
February 10, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Ever wonder how “sacrifice zones” are created? It often starts with a permit.
On #UptownChats, we spoke with Weezie Foster about our 2026 Policy Agenda and the fight for EJ in DC.
It’s time to change the rules that give polluters permission to harm our communities.
Listen: tinyurl.com/yc362dj3
On #UptownChats, we spoke with Weezie Foster about our 2026 Policy Agenda and the fight for EJ in DC.
It’s time to change the rules that give polluters permission to harm our communities.
Listen: tinyurl.com/yc362dj3
Now and always, for #BlackHistoryMonth and year round, we honor and celebrate Black history and #EnvironmentalJustice.
Learn more and share: arcg.is/1aLm00
Learn more and share: arcg.is/1aLm00
February 4, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Now and always, for #BlackHistoryMonth and year round, we honor and celebrate Black history and #EnvironmentalJustice.
Learn more and share: arcg.is/1aLm00
Learn more and share: arcg.is/1aLm00
Come celebrate Black History Month and learn how to get involved in upcoming events—including a special Valentine’s Day activity.
📅 Sat, Feb 14 | 10am–1pm
📍 Most Worshipful Prince Hall, 454 W 155th St
RSVP: tinyurl.com/2ezn8auz
📅 Sat, Feb 14 | 10am–1pm
📍 Most Worshipful Prince Hall, 454 W 155th St
RSVP: tinyurl.com/2ezn8auz
February 3, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Come celebrate Black History Month and learn how to get involved in upcoming events—including a special Valentine’s Day activity.
📅 Sat, Feb 14 | 10am–1pm
📍 Most Worshipful Prince Hall, 454 W 155th St
RSVP: tinyurl.com/2ezn8auz
📅 Sat, Feb 14 | 10am–1pm
📍 Most Worshipful Prince Hall, 454 W 155th St
RSVP: tinyurl.com/2ezn8auz
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Peggy Shepard, co-founder of WE ACT For Environmental Justice, is an environmental crusader and tireless champion for ecological equality on behalf of inner cities, she raised her voice against systemic racism that threatens to sacrifice the environmental health of poor urban areas.
#BlackLeaders
#BlackLeaders
February 2, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Peggy Shepard, co-founder of WE ACT For Environmental Justice, is an environmental crusader and tireless champion for ecological equality on behalf of inner cities, she raised her voice against systemic racism that threatens to sacrifice the environmental health of poor urban areas.
#BlackLeaders
#BlackLeaders
“Lisa has been a passionate champion of environmental and climate justice for decades. Her work at the EPA, especially as the Administrator for Region 2, makes her an ideal choice to lead our city’s Department of Environmental Protection in these politically challenging times.” - Peggy Shepard
January 28, 2026 at 1:42 AM
“Lisa has been a passionate champion of environmental and climate justice for decades. Her work at the EPA, especially as the Administrator for Region 2, makes her an ideal choice to lead our city’s Department of Environmental Protection in these politically challenging times.” - Peggy Shepard
The People’s Budget is out and our advocacy is showing up.
The NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus is championing fair climate funding, closing the investment gap, protecting natural resources, and $4M for NYSCHECK.
The NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus is championing fair climate funding, closing the investment gap, protecting natural resources, and $4M for NYSCHECK.
January 27, 2026 at 3:54 PM
The People’s Budget is out and our advocacy is showing up.
The NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus is championing fair climate funding, closing the investment gap, protecting natural resources, and $4M for NYSCHECK.
The NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus is championing fair climate funding, closing the investment gap, protecting natural resources, and $4M for NYSCHECK.
Jaron and Jama sit down with our State Legislative Manager, Briana Carbajal, to break down the key bills and state priorities in our 2026 Policy Agenda.
Get the inside track on the fight for environmental justice and what’s ahead in Albany: youtu.be/4eOEnq6KXe8?...
Get the inside track on the fight for environmental justice and what’s ahead in Albany: youtu.be/4eOEnq6KXe8?...
January 26, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Jaron and Jama sit down with our State Legislative Manager, Briana Carbajal, to break down the key bills and state priorities in our 2026 Policy Agenda.
Get the inside track on the fight for environmental justice and what’s ahead in Albany: youtu.be/4eOEnq6KXe8?...
Get the inside track on the fight for environmental justice and what’s ahead in Albany: youtu.be/4eOEnq6KXe8?...
We thank Rohit Aggarwala and Elijah Hutchinson for their leadership and support of environmental justice during their respective tenures as Commissioner of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection and Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental.
January 24, 2026 at 12:12 AM
We thank Rohit Aggarwala and Elijah Hutchinson for their leadership and support of environmental justice during their respective tenures as Commissioner of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection and Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental.
@governor.ny.gov Budget proposal omits the $1B Sustainable Future Program.
This withdraws support for energy affordability and green jobs in communities of color and low income.
We’re calling on the Legislature to restore this $1B investment and uphold EJ.
Full statement: tinyurl.com/yc8z4df3
This withdraws support for energy affordability and green jobs in communities of color and low income.
We’re calling on the Legislature to restore this $1B investment and uphold EJ.
Full statement: tinyurl.com/yc8z4df3
January 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM
@governor.ny.gov Budget proposal omits the $1B Sustainable Future Program.
This withdraws support for energy affordability and green jobs in communities of color and low income.
We’re calling on the Legislature to restore this $1B investment and uphold EJ.
Full statement: tinyurl.com/yc8z4df3
This withdraws support for energy affordability and green jobs in communities of color and low income.
We’re calling on the Legislature to restore this $1B investment and uphold EJ.
Full statement: tinyurl.com/yc8z4df3
In 2025, the Trump administration tried to roll back protections and silence frontline communities
One year later: still here. Still united. Still resisting
EJ communities are organized and powerful — we are moving justice forward with partners @ajustclimate.bsky.social
Join us: ajustclimate.org
One year later: still here. Still united. Still resisting
EJ communities are organized and powerful — we are moving justice forward with partners @ajustclimate.bsky.social
Join us: ajustclimate.org
January 20, 2026 at 10:09 PM
In 2025, the Trump administration tried to roll back protections and silence frontline communities
One year later: still here. Still united. Still resisting
EJ communities are organized and powerful — we are moving justice forward with partners @ajustclimate.bsky.social
Join us: ajustclimate.org
One year later: still here. Still united. Still resisting
EJ communities are organized and powerful — we are moving justice forward with partners @ajustclimate.bsky.social
Join us: ajustclimate.org
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WeACT was and is an environmental justice leader, and it has played a major role in transforming West Harlem. Civil disobedience, hard work, and community connections get the goods. People like Dr. King and Peggy Shepard teach us that transformation must never sleep.
“The time is always right to do the right thing.” – Dr. King
37 years ago, Peggy Shepard and the “Sewage Seven” stopped the North River Sewage Treatment Plant in Harlem.
Today, WE ACT is still fighting pollution and defending environmental justice.
37 years ago, Peggy Shepard and the “Sewage Seven” stopped the North River Sewage Treatment Plant in Harlem.
Today, WE ACT is still fighting pollution and defending environmental justice.
January 20, 2026 at 4:30 AM
WeACT was and is an environmental justice leader, and it has played a major role in transforming West Harlem. Civil disobedience, hard work, and community connections get the goods. People like Dr. King and Peggy Shepard teach us that transformation must never sleep.
“The time is always right to do the right thing.” – Dr. King
37 years ago, Peggy Shepard and the “Sewage Seven” stopped the North River Sewage Treatment Plant in Harlem.
Today, WE ACT is still fighting pollution and defending environmental justice.
37 years ago, Peggy Shepard and the “Sewage Seven” stopped the North River Sewage Treatment Plant in Harlem.
Today, WE ACT is still fighting pollution and defending environmental justice.
January 20, 2026 at 1:29 AM
“The time is always right to do the right thing.” – Dr. King
37 years ago, Peggy Shepard and the “Sewage Seven” stopped the North River Sewage Treatment Plant in Harlem.
Today, WE ACT is still fighting pollution and defending environmental justice.
37 years ago, Peggy Shepard and the “Sewage Seven” stopped the North River Sewage Treatment Plant in Harlem.
Today, WE ACT is still fighting pollution and defending environmental justice.
NYC is creating its first Environmental Justice Plan (EJNYC Plan). The Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice wants your input on priority EJ issues and solutions across the city.
Take the survey & make your voice heard: nyc.gov/ej
Take the survey & make your voice heard: nyc.gov/ej
January 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
NYC is creating its first Environmental Justice Plan (EJNYC Plan). The Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice wants your input on priority EJ issues and solutions across the city.
Take the survey & make your voice heard: nyc.gov/ej
Take the survey & make your voice heard: nyc.gov/ej
Illegal pesticides are harming low-income frontline communities. Join WE ACT on Jan 21, 5:30pm at W.H.I.N Family Enrichment Center to learn safe pest control & organize for healthy homes.
Register via QR or visit: community.weact.org/pesticide_wi...
Register via QR or visit: community.weact.org/pesticide_wi...
January 14, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Illegal pesticides are harming low-income frontline communities. Join WE ACT on Jan 21, 5:30pm at W.H.I.N Family Enrichment Center to learn safe pest control & organize for healthy homes.
Register via QR or visit: community.weact.org/pesticide_wi...
Register via QR or visit: community.weact.org/pesticide_wi...
WE ACT’s Manhattan Clean Energy Hub is hosting a FREE online workshop to help you lower your costs and make informed energy decisions.
Attendees get a free home energy savings kit featuring LEDs, window insulation, and more.
📅 Tuesday, Jan 27 | 6:30 PM 📍
Register Online 🔗: tinyurl.com/bvksmaje
Attendees get a free home energy savings kit featuring LEDs, window insulation, and more.
📅 Tuesday, Jan 27 | 6:30 PM 📍
Register Online 🔗: tinyurl.com/bvksmaje
January 13, 2026 at 6:43 PM
WE ACT’s Manhattan Clean Energy Hub is hosting a FREE online workshop to help you lower your costs and make informed energy decisions.
Attendees get a free home energy savings kit featuring LEDs, window insulation, and more.
📅 Tuesday, Jan 27 | 6:30 PM 📍
Register Online 🔗: tinyurl.com/bvksmaje
Attendees get a free home energy savings kit featuring LEDs, window insulation, and more.
📅 Tuesday, Jan 27 | 6:30 PM 📍
Register Online 🔗: tinyurl.com/bvksmaje
New Year, new priorities. 🌍 Join WE ACT for our January Membership Meeting!
🗓️ Jan 17 | 10 AM 📍 454 W 155th St, NYC
We’ll be discussing 2026 legislative & budget goals with elected officials. Let’s make our voices heard for a greener, more equitable New York.
RSVP here: weact.org/events
🗓️ Jan 17 | 10 AM 📍 454 W 155th St, NYC
We’ll be discussing 2026 legislative & budget goals with elected officials. Let’s make our voices heard for a greener, more equitable New York.
RSVP here: weact.org/events
January 12, 2026 at 3:14 PM
New Year, new priorities. 🌍 Join WE ACT for our January Membership Meeting!
🗓️ Jan 17 | 10 AM 📍 454 W 155th St, NYC
We’ll be discussing 2026 legislative & budget goals with elected officials. Let’s make our voices heard for a greener, more equitable New York.
RSVP here: weact.org/events
🗓️ Jan 17 | 10 AM 📍 454 W 155th St, NYC
We’ll be discussing 2026 legislative & budget goals with elected officials. Let’s make our voices heard for a greener, more equitable New York.
RSVP here: weact.org/events
Kicking off 2026 with a look back at how movements are built. Leslie Fields talks EJ history and D.C. policy with Jaron and Lonnie. Get caught up for the new year!
Listen to the full episode here : uptown-chats.castos.com/episodes/hol...
Listen to the full episode here : uptown-chats.castos.com/episodes/hol...
January 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Kicking off 2026 with a look back at how movements are built. Leslie Fields talks EJ history and D.C. policy with Jaron and Lonnie. Get caught up for the new year!
Listen to the full episode here : uptown-chats.castos.com/episodes/hol...
Listen to the full episode here : uptown-chats.castos.com/episodes/hol...
Thank you to YPCCC for the interview highlighting EJ leadership.
YPCCC spoke with @manuelsalgado.bsky.social, our Federal Research Manager, and Ashley Sullivan, Senior Communications Manager–Federal Policy, on climate science and policy.
Looking ahead to 2026, our team is shaping climate justice.
YPCCC spoke with @manuelsalgado.bsky.social, our Federal Research Manager, and Ashley Sullivan, Senior Communications Manager–Federal Policy, on climate science and policy.
Looking ahead to 2026, our team is shaping climate justice.
We sat down with Manuel Salgado, Federal Research Manager, and Ashley Sullivan, Senior Communications Manager – Federal Policy at @weact4ej.bsky.social, to learn more about their work at the intersection of environmental justice and climate science, and their partnership with YPCCC.
YPCCC Partnerships: Interview with WE ACT for Environmental Justice's Manuel Salgado and Ashley Sullivan - Yale Program on Climate Change Communication
WE ACT for Environmental Justice is a Northern Manhattan-based, membership-driven organization founded in Harlem, NYC whose mission is to build healthy communities by ensuring that people of color and...
climatecommunication.yale.edu
January 8, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Thank you to YPCCC for the interview highlighting EJ leadership.
YPCCC spoke with @manuelsalgado.bsky.social, our Federal Research Manager, and Ashley Sullivan, Senior Communications Manager–Federal Policy, on climate science and policy.
Looking ahead to 2026, our team is shaping climate justice.
YPCCC spoke with @manuelsalgado.bsky.social, our Federal Research Manager, and Ashley Sullivan, Senior Communications Manager–Federal Policy, on climate science and policy.
Looking ahead to 2026, our team is shaping climate justice.
Climate change, food insecurity, and poverty are deeply connected. Join a community conversation on building equitable food systems in Port Richmond, Staten Island.
📅 Jan 15, 6:30–8 PM
📍 Port Richmond HS
🎟️ Register: bit.ly/ejnycevent
📅 Jan 15, 6:30–8 PM
📍 Port Richmond HS
🎟️ Register: bit.ly/ejnycevent
January 5, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Climate change, food insecurity, and poverty are deeply connected. Join a community conversation on building equitable food systems in Port Richmond, Staten Island.
📅 Jan 15, 6:30–8 PM
📍 Port Richmond HS
🎟️ Register: bit.ly/ejnycevent
📅 Jan 15, 6:30–8 PM
📍 Port Richmond HS
🎟️ Register: bit.ly/ejnycevent
URGENT, GOV. HOCHUL! 🚨 PFAS and other toxic chemicals in menstrual products threaten public health. NY must act.
@governor.ny.gov Sign the bill NOW to protect New Yorkers.
🗣️ Use your voice and take action today: tinyurl.com/3w8uznwj
@governor.ny.gov Sign the bill NOW to protect New Yorkers.
🗣️ Use your voice and take action today: tinyurl.com/3w8uznwj
December 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
URGENT, GOV. HOCHUL! 🚨 PFAS and other toxic chemicals in menstrual products threaten public health. NY must act.
@governor.ny.gov Sign the bill NOW to protect New Yorkers.
🗣️ Use your voice and take action today: tinyurl.com/3w8uznwj
@governor.ny.gov Sign the bill NOW to protect New Yorkers.
🗣️ Use your voice and take action today: tinyurl.com/3w8uznwj
NY’s Board of Regents is taking public comments on a proposal to require P–12 climate education through Jan 19, 2026. This will shape their March vote, so your voice matters.
WE ACT strongly supports this amendment. Add your name + learn how to submit a comment: tinyurl.com/36kmjftn
WE ACT strongly supports this amendment. Add your name + learn how to submit a comment: tinyurl.com/36kmjftn
December 8, 2025 at 8:25 PM
NY’s Board of Regents is taking public comments on a proposal to require P–12 climate education through Jan 19, 2026. This will shape their March vote, so your voice matters.
WE ACT strongly supports this amendment. Add your name + learn how to submit a comment: tinyurl.com/36kmjftn
WE ACT strongly supports this amendment. Add your name + learn how to submit a comment: tinyurl.com/36kmjftn
Join WE ACT, E2H2, and Hot & Cold for Power Uptown on Sat, Dec 20, 1–3 PM at Riverview Lounge.
Learn about energy resources, connect with community partners, and get support to reduce energy insecurity.
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Learn about energy resources, connect with community partners, and get support to reduce energy insecurity.
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
December 8, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Join WE ACT, E2H2, and Hot & Cold for Power Uptown on Sat, Dec 20, 1–3 PM at Riverview Lounge.
Learn about energy resources, connect with community partners, and get support to reduce energy insecurity.
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Learn about energy resources, connect with community partners, and get support to reduce energy insecurity.
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
@ucs.org and Louisiana community leaders invite you to join a powerful toxic tour exploring the realities of environmental injustice in the Gulf South.
Join this IN-PERSON event on Sunday, December 14, 1pm CT.
Join this IN-PERSON event on Sunday, December 14, 1pm CT.
December 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
@ucs.org and Louisiana community leaders invite you to join a powerful toxic tour exploring the realities of environmental injustice in the Gulf South.
Join this IN-PERSON event on Sunday, December 14, 1pm CT.
Join this IN-PERSON event on Sunday, December 14, 1pm CT.