Dear Friends of CCE,
We find ourselves at a watershed moment in American history. The recent wave of protests across the U.S. has shined a light on racial injustice and a lack of government leadership in our communities. CCE stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement in calling for an end to systemic racism, and in demanding meaningful action from elected leaders and other decision-makers to promote tangible racial justice reforms in our country.
CCE recognizes that communities of color are also disproportionately impacted by pollution that threatens the public’s health and quality of life. That’s why we have made it part of our mission to fight for environmental justice issues that cut across environmental, economic and racial justice lines; to ensure equity and fairness in how we provide communities with access to clean air, clean water, and safe, non-polluting energy sources.
As we move forward, we must remember that a transition is only just if it is an equitable transition. As our nation moves forward we must strive to rebuild better, more sustainable, and more equitable than before. As we call for our society to do better, here at CCE, we are also looking inward and recognize that we must do better to support racial justice in all aspects of our work.
We appreciate your ongoing support through this difficult time, and we applaud the growing movement of citizen activists working to create a better future for our communities.
In solidarity,
Your friends at CCE