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We are happy to announce one of our Mass Black Expo panel discussions, Environmental Justice for Every Community. Beyond economic opportunities, the burgeoning clean energy industry presents an opportunity to right environmental injustices, particularly for communities of color that have borne the brunt of “environmental bads” like pollution and related diseases like asthma. Learn how residents and communities can participate in and benefit from the transition to clean energy. This panel will feature Hessann Farooqi of the Boston Climate Action Network (BCAN), Mary Wambui the Planning Office for Urban Affairs (POUA), Thea James, MD, MPH, MBA of Boston Medical Center (BMC) , and Crystal A. Johnson of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs as the panel's moderator. The MBE is a two-day immersive experience featuring special events like our EV Kickstarter Luncheon, EV Test Drive, Climate and Sustainability Experience; the Black-Owned Pavilion showcasing the goods and services of Black-owned businesses across the state; a dozen speaker sessions on topics including access to capital, environmental justice, the 2024 Massachusetts ballot, supplier diversity, and homeownership; and much more. Register today by visiting www.massblackexpo.com. #MassBlackExpo #MassBlackExpo2024 #MBE24