By: Alyssa Wilson & Teddy Grant Earth Day, a modern movement that focuses on the protection of the environment, was started 51 years ago, but some communities of color do not see a reason to care. The celebration began in 1970 to combat America's ignorance of environmental concerns and the impact pollution has on human health. Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali, who describes himself as an 'environmental justice gladiator and planet protector', joined DC Today with Del Walters to discuss the significance of environmental justice for communities of color. When asked why Black and brown communities should care about the climate, Ali said,' Because […]
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