Join CCWBC, NCEJN, and the UNC Environmental Justice Action Research Clinic for an interactive panel discussion on environmental racism. For almost 100 years, Alcoa aluminum company’s labor and waste management practices in Badin, NC discriminated against and targeted Black union workers and residents, causing environmental, health, and economic harm. To this day Alcoa’s unlined landfills and an inactive smelter site continue to release hazardous contaminants into the surrounding environment, which threatens the health of neighboring communities and those who use nearby lakes for recreation. The Concerned Citizens of West Badin Community (CCWBC) formed in 2013 to address these concerns and hold Alcoa accountable. The panel and Q&A discussion will highlight community-driven research partnerships with UNC and Duke, Badin’s history and current community organizing, and action steps to support CCWBC. Refreshments will be provided.

A Carolina Engagement Week Event
Carolina Engagement Week is your chance to explore the impact of community-driven partnerships powered by state and local community leaders and Carolina researchers. By attending one or more sessions, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of the methods and collaborative approaches that are working effectively throughout different parts of North Carolina. You can also identify new opportunities to engage in community initiatives around the state designed to create social and economic impact.