Hispanic Culture and Environmental Justice in the West

Part 2 of the Wednesday Workshop: Covering Indian Country, Public Lands and Environmental Justice in the West

Hispanic Culture and Environmental Justice in the West

From early Spanish explorers, Mestizos and recent Latin American immigrants, the West has a long storied history of Hispanic and Latino culture. But, increasingly, racism and environmental injustices plague many communities. Panelists will discuss the intersection of social, cultural, economic and environmental justice issues in Hispanic communities and everything from farmworkers' environmental health concerns to Latino conservation efforts.

Moderator: Yvette Cabrera, Independent Environmental Justice Reporter and 2019 McGraw Fellow

Speakers:
Armando Elenes, Secretary Treasurer, United Farm Workers
Chela Garcia, Director of Conservation Programs, Hispanic Access Foundation
Beatriz Soto, Latino Outreach Coordinator, Defiende Nuestra Tierra - Wilderness Workshop