Mobile, Ala. (April 30, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and local stakeholders will host a public forum on Saturday focused on advancing environmental justice and revitalizing Africatown, Alabama. The meeting is open to Africatown residents, non-profit organizations, local and state government, academia, churches, business owners, and others.
According to the announcement, participants will have the opportunity to discuss community environmental concerns, including public health and air quality issues, and also learn about federal, state, and local ideas to respond to the concerns raised.
The event, titled "Africatown Community Conversation," is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST at the Robert Hope Community Center, located at 850 Edwards St, Mobile, AL. Pre-registration is encouraged, and interested individuals can register at the provided link on the EPA's website.
The forum will be attended by representatives from the EPA and local Africatown partners, aiming to address environmental and health challenges in the community and collaborate on potential solutions.
