Relief for Flint , Michigan
Photo Credit- Ken Lund via Visual Hunt- Flint Michigan Highway
Flint , Michigan can be considered an oppressed part of the US due to the occurring unprecedented water crisis . If we shed light on the water history of Flint , just for the sake of bringing improvements in the economy , certain progress yet harming measures were taken by the government .
Those measures were entirely linked with the concept of reducing the quality of water by adding certain harmful chemicals into it . Soon after , Flint was faced with adverse conditions and everything turned upside down . Now Flints ’ community is looking for a way out and below stated are certain steps , which can facilitate us in helping them .
1 . Helping Researchers Carrying out their Research : Researchers play a significant role in making people informed about what ’ s happening around the world . The one research organization , which is highly known for its services , is the Flint Water study that is putting immense efforts for bringing change in the society . You can help them out by simply supporting their cause or even donating to it through their official website .
2 . Donate Cash and Clean Water Directly to Flint people : You can help the people of Flint by directly donating money to them as well . If you are unable to donate money then , what could be better than donating clean water to them ? Clean water and money would help people in getting basic necessities of life .
3 . Can ’ t Donate Money ? Help Government in Identifying people : If you know people who are living in Flint and would need your help inform the government about them and help the government in identifying them so that they can get adequate help at the right time .
There is certainly no doubt in the fact that Flint needs our help because they are struggling with their survival .
The Green Ambassador Introduction :
By : Cathy Allen
My name is Cathy Allen ; I am Maryland ’ s top urban environmentalist . I am known as The Green Ambassador . Welcome to my featured environmental column with Urban Freedom Magazine .
As an environmentalist , my works to give to honor to the living breathing organic being that we call Earth . While giving Earth her honor through environmental education and implementation I touch people along the way to get them active and become stakeholders in preserving , sustaining and protecting the very being that gives all living organic beings ’ life .
When interviewing to become a columnist for Urban Freedom Magazine with publisher and visionary Mercedes McIntyre . I asked , who are your readers ? She described a beautiful picture of creative , youthful , vibrant , intelligent , knowledge , forward-thinking , involved , and fearless individuals . Instantly , I knew the readers of Urban Freedom Magazine are the people that the universe seeks to bring forth balance , compassion , passion and strength for the environmental movement .
Green Ambassador- Environmental Specialist Cathy Allen
In this column , I will spotlight current environmental issues , provide information for you to get active , create social environmental gatherings for us to get our hands dirty in the soil together and along way share what I call ‘ green goodness ’ for you to prosper in body , mind and soul … naturally .
Currently in environmental news , we are hearing and seeing tragedies like Flint , Michigan where thousands of urban children and adults were poison through lead water contamination . Another example , North Dakota , Standing Rock where Sioux Native American Tribe is fighting for clean water , preservation for Earth and their sacred grounds against the government and ‘ big oil ’ companies .
If you think in the slightness that these tragedies can ’ t happen in your urban black community , you are surely mistaken .
As African Americans , it is time for all of us to be stakeholders for the air we breathe , the water that we drink and the foods that we eat . No longer can we rely on the white-affluent population of environmentalists to speak on environmental issues that are plaquing our urban communities .
With our newly-elected president Donald Trump his message is very clear on the environment . When interviewed by Chris Wallace from Fox News last month , Trump was asked the question ; ‘ who ’ s going to protect the environment ?” Trumps response , “ We ’ ll be fine with the environment …. we can leave a little , but you can ’ t destroy business .” What Trump is saying is , its ’ okay to pollute , destroy and contaminate the environment for big business . He could care less about the millions of people , animals , and plant life that will be harmed or die for corporate greed .
That should send chills up your spine , because you as an individual ARE THE ENVIRONMENT . Now is the time for all African Americans and people of color to rise-up against environmental injustices that will surely be our demise , if we set idly and do nothing .
So , let ’ s get started ! First order of business , email me at cathy . allen @ thegreenambassador . org tell me how you want to get environmental involved or visit my website at www . thegreenambassador . org .
Respectfully Green , Cathy Allen-The Green Ambassador
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