Dear Colleagues,
The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter wishes to recognize academic member, Dr. Henry Louis Taylor, Jr. Dr. Taylor will be one of the speakers for the upcoming UUP panel discussion on Health, Economic, & Environmental Justice for Healthy Communities, next Tuesday, 2/22 at noon. This event is coordinated by the UUP Statewide Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. We encourage everyone to support their colleague in this effort. Registration information is below.
In Solidarity,
Ken Kern
Chapter President
UUP Buffalo Center
HEALTH, ECONOMIC, & ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
Date/Time: Tuesday, Feb. 22 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Zoom – Registration
Purpose:A discussion of key issues related to health, economic, and environmental justice, and how these issues disproportionately impact communities of color. Panelists will also share ways of getting involved in efforts to improve environmental, physical, mental, and overall community health outcomes. Panel members will discuss their work toward racial equity, barriers that have been overcome, and new challenges that have arisen. This panel will share their work and experience in fighting racial inequity for a healthy community.
Speakers: Dr. Henry Taylor, Pastor George Nicholas, and Dr. Lemir Teron