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Do you know a veteran who was poisoned while in the military? Or a worker who got sick from manufacturing or transporting chemicals? Or a person living in a community that is no longer livable? Pesticides, microplastics, PFAS chemicals, nuclear material and countless other toxic substances are disrupting the natural world and human health. It is easy to tunnel-vision on climate change and forget the need to restrict chemicals known to be harmful or are untested. Are any politicians unbeholden to corporations that profit from this plague? Join us to explore actions and legislative programs required to cope with the epidemic of toxic dangers.
Speakers:
• Paul Cox, Veterans For Peace Chapter 69 in Oakland CA
• Chris Albright, Justice for East Palestine Residents and Workers
• Tamela Trussell, Move Past Plastics
• Julio Cesar Herrera, The Black Institute NY
• Chibu Asonye, Illinois Green Party (Moderator)
Upcoming Events

The 50th Anniversary Tell Me Something Good Gala Concert – Nov 14, 2026
Tell Me Somethin’ Good is The Black Rep’s hit musical revue created and conceived by Ron Himes, the founder of The Black Rep. It is a high-energy revue that spans decades of R&B, soul, and funk music—typically tracking the evolution of the genre from the 1950s through the 1990s

Brothers in Blood Black in Vietnam – Premiere – Nov 14, 2026
In the 1960s and early 1970s, Black Americans fought two wars, one in Vietnam and one at home for civil rights. As disproportionate numbers of Black men were drafted and sent to the front lines, the racism they faced in the United States followed them overseas.

2026 Scholarship Dinner – Cora Faith Walker Foundation – Nov 7, 2026
Rooted in Excellence. Celebrating our Creativity, Contributions, and Accomplishments!
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