Environmental Justice Movements in U.S. Prisons

https://www.uidaho.edu/diversity/edu/oma/events/black-lives-matter-series

Dr. David Pellow

UC – Santa Barbara

Dr. Pellow will discuss environmental justice movements in U.S. prisons. His talk will include conversation about why prisons are a key site to fight environmental racism. He will also explore new opportunities to amplify environmental justice in light of recent events in support of Black Lives Matter, defunding police and COVID-19.