Writing and Envir. Justice

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Writing and Environmental Justice considers how systemic racism and the exploitation of the earth are intertwined and unpacks why environmental hazards–oil refiners, landfills, and factories that pollute–are often located in communities of color. Writers will be invited to consider how exposure to environmental toxins affects the quality and length of lives in communities of color through consideration of crises like the lead in the water crisis in Detroit. Offered as community-engaged learning, writers will work with community-partner organizations on social media campaigns to address issues in their communities.