Women who Ignited the Environmental Justice Movement

At a time when the term, environmental justice, is being used more widely, it is worthwhile to learn more about the roots of the term and of the Environmental Justice Movement, particularly to understand how the very poisoning of communities of color is directly tied to the conditions that are pushing us closer to climate catastrophe.

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Positive Hopes and Dreams: Rest in Power Timuel Black

Timuel Black, civil rights activist, educator, and historian joined his ancestors on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.  He will be laid to rest on Wednesday, October 20th in a private service at the First Unitarian Church in Hyde Park. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 5th.

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Shaping the Next Stage of our History

History is always in the process of being shaped – and with the lessons that we had the opportunity to learn during 2020, we have much to do to shape a better, healthier and more equitable world.

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