“Little Miss Flint” Mari Copeny To Receive Award At 2022 Billboard Music Awards
On May 15, the 14-year-old will be celebrated for her six years of environmental justice advocacy.
Judge Denies Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder’s Request To Have Flint Water Crisis Charges Dropped
Snyder’s legal team reportedly plans to appeal the judge’s decision.
Michigan Expected To Pay Victims Of Flint Water Crisis Nearly $600 Million
More than 100,000 people were affected by the Flint water crisis, which left as many as 12,000 with lead poisoning.
Michigan Governor Withdraws From Harvard Fellowship Amid Flint Water Backlash
Snyder’s critics cited his response to the Flint, Michigan, water crisis during his governorship.
Flint Water Crisis Defendants Invited Back To Work
Defendants were sent letters from Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services this week informing them that they have the option to come back to work.
Prosecutors Drop Charges In Flint Water Crisis
Michigan's deputy solicitor general says culpable parties may be charged again utilizing all available evidence in the Flint case.
Flint Gets Remaining $77.7 Million In Federal Funding To Help Rebuild Water Infrastructure
The $77.7 million is not new funding, but part of a $120 million federal and state loan given to Flint in early 2017.
Karen Weaver, Mayor Of Flint, Mich. Is Focused On Getting Clean Water And Economic Opportunity To Her People
Clean water is still at the top of Flint Mayor Karen Weaver's agenda, but now she is also looking to invest in the opportunities that can come from the crisis.
Black Women Are Leading The Way In Environmental Justice
Black women nationwide are boldly leading a growing effort to heighten public awareness of how environmental issues like pollution and climate change affect African-Americans.
Newark, N.J. Officials Insisted That The City's Water Was Safe, Now The City Is Giving Away Water Filters
The city of Newark, N.J. is issuing an urgent giveaway of some 40,000 water filters following the results of a new study.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Donates Money to Flint Schools for New Water Fountains, Filtration Systems
Billionaire Elon Musk has donated $480,350 to help give Flint students access to clean water within their schools.