S2E3 – Law as a Tool to Center Communities
In this episode, we meet with Jeremy Orr – a skilled senior-level attorney and manager with a demonstrated history in law, policy advocacy, and nonprofit leadership. He is highly experienced in the areas of social justice, civil rights, and environmental justice.
- We learn how Jeremy started his journey in the climate litigation space as a community organizer
- We learn about some environmental victories you might not have heard about
- We learn how to educate ourselves and get involved in our community to spark change
Follow and connect with Jeremy:
Twitter @jeremyforr
LinkedIn @Jeremyforr
Keep up to date with Earthjustice at @earthjustice on Instagram.
https://earthjustice.org/
Stay informed and do your research, here’s a great resource:
https://www.clientearth.org/
Find and contact local elected officials:
https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials
A book to check out:
Toxic Communities: Environmental Racism, Industrial Pollution, and Residential Mobility by Dorceta Taylor
Find out more at https://brown-girl-green.pinecast.co