NAACP Senior Director of Economic Programs Marvin Owens to Discuss Intersection of Economics and Environmental Justice during Congressional Black Caucus Braintrust
Washington, D.C. — NAACP Senior Director of Economic Programs Marvin Owens will discuss the intersection of economics and environmental justice during the 48th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference. The Environmental Justice Braintrust will focus on identifying environmental issues and strategies designed to assist policy makers in the development of forward-thinking, comprehensive environmental policy that recognizes and fosters the unique relationship between environmental protection, human health, environmental justice and economic development.
WHO: NAACP Senior Director of Economic Programs Marvin Owens, CBC member Congressman James Clyburn, Glenda Glover, Larry Bailey and others.
WHAT: The Environmental Justice Braintrustduring the 48th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference.
WHEN: Friday, September 14th11:30 AM – 1:30 PM EST
WHERE: Location: 209BC – Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, Washington, DC 20001
Please contact Vanessa Mbonu at [email protected] to arrange and request interviews.
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Media Contact:
Vanessa Mbonu
NAACP Communications
[email protected]
