Houston Dumping: DOJ Ends Environmental Justice Deal
The DOJ abruptly ended a Houston environmental justice deal for illegal dumping in Black & Latino neighborhoods, raising concerns about environmental racism and civil rights.
Environmental Defenders Face Deadly Attacks
Deadly attacks on environmental defenders escalate globally, disproportionately harming Indigenous and Afro-descendant communities.
Texas Chemical Boom’s Pollution Burden
A new report confirms the burden of environmental racism in Texas fenceline communities, as the chemical industry disproportionately burdens Black and Brown neighborhoods with pollution and health disparities.
Rising Seas & Toxic Sites: Black Communities at Risk
Thousands of hazardous toxic sites vulnerable to coastal flooding disproportionately threaten Black communities. This environmental injustice is amplified by climate change and rising sea levels.
Brazilian Quilombolas Gain COP30 Climate Recognition
Brazilian quilombola communities achieved COP30 climate recognition, a pivotal moment for these descendants of enslaved Africans fighting for land rights and climate justice.
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- Career and Technical Education (CTE) Wage Gap: Black Students Earn Less December 10, 2025Black students face a significant CTE wage gap, earning thousands less than white peers. This racial disparity in career and technical education is worse in online programs, reflecting systemic racism. The post Career and Technical Education (CTE) Wage Gap: Black Students Earn Less first appeared on African Elements.African Elements News Writer
- Racial Bias in Washington Juvenile Justice December 10, 2025In Washington State, a staggering 83% of youth of color charged as adults in 2023 highlights severe racial bias. Reforms are needed to fix this inequitable juvenile justice system. The post Racial Bias in Washington Juvenile Justice first appeared on African Elements.African Elements News Writer