Cecil Corbin-Mark Archives - Harlem World Magazine

Rep. Espaillat Introduces House Resolution To Address Impact Of Climate Change

Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat issued the following statement in support of his resolution, The Cecil Corbin-Mark Global Environmental Justice Resolution. Continue reading

Harlem’s Espaillat, McEachin, Grijalva Introduce Resolution Honoring Cecil Corbin-Mark

Rep. Adriano Espaillat, McEachin, and Grijalva, Chair of the House Natural Resources Committee introduced a resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late environmental justice leader Cecil Corbin-Mark.Continue reading

Harlem’s WE ACT Mourns The Loss Of Friend, Colleague And Champion Cecil Corbin-Mark

Yes, nothing is promised in this life - but when our friend mourns the loss of someone it strikes a chord with us and this message from WE ACT for Environmental Justice has hit a nerve.Continue reading

Harlem-Based WE ACT Celebrates Passage Of Historic NY State Climate Legislation

After a three-year campaign, Harlem-based WE ACT for Environmental Justice and the more than 180 other organizations that comprise the NY Renews coalition are celebrating the New York State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).Continue reading

Harlem-Based WE ACT Briefing On Inclusive Renewable Energy Economy For Green Jobs

Congressman A. Donald McEachin (D-VA), co-chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force, in partnership with Harlem-based WE ACT for Environmental Justice.Continue reading

Mayor de Blasio And Commissioner Garcia Announce A Plan To End Childhood Lead Exposure

Mayor de Blasio and Commissioner Kathryn Garcia today released the City’s Roadmap to Eliminating Childhood Lead Exposure, following a 90-day review of all agencies’ policies related to lead prevention.Continue reading

Harlem’s WE ACT Issues Statement On NYC’s Roadmap To Eliminating Childhood Lead Exposure

New York City’s Mayor Bill de Blasio and Department of Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia today released the City’s Roadmap to Eliminating Childhood Lead Exposure. Continue reading

Solar Uptown Now Brings Solar Power To Affordable Housing In Northern Manhattan

One of the brightest solutions showcased as part of Climate Week NYC 2018 (September 24-30) is a partnership program. Continue reading

WE ACT Receives NY State Grant For Urban Environmental Education Center In Harlem

New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the State’s Department of Environmental Conservation today awarded WE ACT for Environmental Justice a $750,000 grant to develop an Urban Environmental Education Center in Northern Manhattan. Continue reading