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Statement on the Passing of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.: A Champion for Civil Rights & Environmental Justice
WASHINGTON, D.C. — It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life of transformative service that Young, Gifted & Green joins the nation and the global community in mourning the transition of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. While the world remembers him...
Official Statement from Young, Gifted & Green on the EPA’s Repeal of the Endangerment Finding
Young, Gifted & Green expresses grave concern and unequivocal opposition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s repeal of the Endangerment Finding—a decision that threatens the health, safety, and civil rights of communities already burdened by...
A Symbol of Resistance: Deciphering the Radical Energy of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX Performance
As a former Spanish teacher, my ears are always tuned to the frequency of the language...not just the grammar, but the soul of the syntax. As a civil rights right and environmental justice activist, my eyes are trained to look for the "sacrifice zones" hidden behind...
From the Mountaintop to the Frontlines: Why Memphis is the Cradle of Environmental Justice
As the sun rises over the Mississippi River this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the shadows of the Hernando de Soto Bridge stretch across a city that remains the conscience of a nation. For many, this day is a time for sanitized quotes and "day of service" projects. But...
EPA confirms that large methane gas turbines require permits
WASHINGTON D.C. — This week, the federal Environmental Protection Agency announced that methane gas turbines, even temporary ones that will operate for less than a year, require construction permits and air permits. The announcement came as the agency revised...
NAACP Releases Playbook for Frontline Communities to Stop Dirty Data Centers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8, 2026 Contact: Chyna Fields, cfields@naacpnet.org LAS VEGAS -- Today, the NAACP released 2026 Recommendations for Protecting Frontline Communities to Stop Dirty Data, a playbook outlining critical...
Young, Gifted & Green’s Support of DC’s Ivy City & Shine Bills
December 11, 2025-- On behalf of Young, Gifted & Green, a civil rights and environmental justice organization founded in Ward 5 in 2016, we are honored to stand in solidarity with frontline Washingtonians to support both the Ivy City Resilience Hub Eminent Domain...
Don’t Jeopardize Our Children’s Health: Why the Clean Water Act Rollback Is a Crisis for Families
The EPA’s newly proposed rule to dramatically narrow “Waters of the United States” protections under the Clean Water Act (CWA) is a direct threat to maternal and child health. By leaving critical wetlands and seasonal streams vulnerable to pollution, we risk undoing...
Protecting Our Children: A Call for Responsible Methane Regulation
Just before the 2025 Thanksgiving Holiday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) delayed the enforcement of the 2024 EPA methane rule which poses serious and immediate risks to the health of our communities, particularly affecting our children and expectant...
Young, Gifted & Green’s Official Statement on the Passing of Assata Shakur
It is with great sadness and a deep sense of loss that we at Young, Gifted & Green mourn the passing of our beloved sister, elder, and now ancestor Assata Shakur. As an activist, author, and revolutionary, Assata's life was a testament to the power of resistance...
Young, Gifted & Green Expresses Extreme Concern Regarding EPA’s Repeal of the Endangerment Finding
Washington, DC--Young, Gifted & Green is deeply concerned about the report of the confirmation by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to repeal the Endangerment Finding. This critical finding was a cornerstone in the fight against climate change, recognizing...
Young, Gifted & Green Condemns Senate Passage of Budget Reconciliation Bill: A Threat to Maternal & Children’s Health
Washington, DC--July 1, 2025--Young, Gifted & Green (YGG) expresses its profound disappointment and strong condemnation of the Senate's recent passage of the budget reconciliation bill. We believe this legislation poses a significant threat to public health,...