EJAM works in collaboration with communities to create equitable, healthful and sustainable futures for all generations.


ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVOCATES OF MINNESOTA'S

6th Annual Founder’s Day

Saturday, April 25th
9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

BUILDING WITH COMMUNITY - CREATING SUSTAINABLE FUTURES

Join Us

EJAM celebrates and empowers the community with its annual conference to be held at the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center in Minneapolis.

This year’s Keynote speaker is Dr. Rose Brewer. Rose Brewer, MA, PhD is the Morse Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. She has written extensively on Black Families, race, gender & class, and public policy. She is a founding member of the Black Radical Congress. And, she consults nationally on issues of Race, Gender & Class in the curriculum. Dr. Brewer serves as the Co-Chair of the EJAM Board of Directors.

WORKSHOPS – FOOD – FUN

Get the facts on:

  • Green collar jobs
  • Healthy homes
  • Urban farming and
  • Small Business models

Hear community activists and participate in learning sessions. Learn what they are doing to promote healthy, self-sustainable communities:

  • HIRE
  • Lydia Women’s Empowerment Project, Minneapolis
  • Panel on Building with Community
  • Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, Chicago, IL
  • West Side Citizens Organization, St. Paul

There will be dance, spoken-word and musical performances. Light refreshments are provided!

At every EJAM event – attendees are encouraged to empower others by sharing their thoughts and inspiration; making us all partners for success!

The Phyllis Wheatley Community Center is located at 1301 10TH Avenue North in Minneapolis

Contact:
Karen Monahan, EJAM community organizer
(612) 302-3100 or send her an e-mail

EJAM Social Networking Links:

Download the Living Green Expo poster here.

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