Lisa Jackson, first-ever black EPA head, to step down
theGRIO REPORT - Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson, the first-ever African-American to hold that post, announced Thursday she is leaving after a four-year tenure...
Minorities fish in polluted waters despite danger
theGRIO REPORT - A recent article published by Environmental Health News showed that advisories warning against fish contamination have failed to adequately reach communities of color, who often fish in polluted waterways to survive...
Black Caucus conference to feature Obama speech
WASHINGTON (AP) - The speech adds to the list of appearances before black and Hispanic groups by the president...
Despite speculation, Lisa Jackson staying on at EPA
CLUTCH - Breaking weeks of silence, Jackson addressed the rumors speaking to the press after a meeting in the Senate Hart Building...
Smog flip-flop may leave black kids breathless
OPINION - For the country as a whole, the choice between the economy and the environment is a false one...
Green movement returns to grassroots on Earth Day
OPINION - Throughout American history, faith and neighborhood groups have shown the extraordinary power they have...
Earth Day: We need to take our power back
OPINION - The health and wealth of our communities are under attack. Not because these companies want us to suffer -- but because they don't care if we do...
