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