Coffee Talk: Environmental Racism

  • February 19, 2016
  • 12:22 PM - 12:22 CST
  • Philip H. Corboy Law Center, Room 1119
  • Griselda Sanchez, gsanch3@luc.edu
  • free
  • all
     Not open to the public.
  • http://www.LUC.edu/childlaw
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    Environmental Racism: Childhood Lead Poisoning and Other Toxins

    Environmental racism ¿ the disproportionate impact of environmental hazards on people of color.
    Environmental justice ¿ eliminating environmental hazards.

    Join us at this week¿s Coffee Talk as we discuss environmental toxins, including lead poisoning from lead in water and paint, their disproportionate impact on children and families of color, and efforts to prevent harm.

    Presenters:
    Emily Benfer, Clinical Professor and Director, Health Justice Project, Loyola University Chicago School of Law
    Nancy Loeb, Clinical Professor and Director, Environmental Advocacy Center, Northwestern Law School
    Anita Weinberg, Clinical Professor and Director, ChildLaw Policy Institute, Loyola University Chicago Schoo of Law

    All students, faculty and staff welcome. Coffee, tea and cookies are served.