White House Summit on Environmental Justice in Action: ACTS in the Spotlight

White House Summit on Environmental Justice in Action: ACTS in the Spotlight

On July 24, 2024, Bridgett Murray, Executive Director of Achieving Community Tasks Successfully (ACTS) from Houston's Pleasantville community, took the stage at the inaugural White House Environmental Justice Summit in Washington, DC. Murray presented her organization’s impactful Justice 40 work, highlighting the $500,000 EPA community air monitoring funding awarded under the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to environmental justice.

In partnership with the Bullard Center, ACTS is also a community partner on the $50 million EPA Thriving Communities Grantmakers award. The organization is dedicated to providing information, resources, and training to empower communities to achieve their environmental and climate justice goals. Through these efforts, ACTS aims to foster healthier, more resilient communities capable of tackling environmental challenges.

The White House Environmental Justice Summit showcased significant progress President Biden and Vice President Harris made in advancing environmental justice. It also celebrated local initiatives that are creating healthier communities and aimed to inspire further actions to build a more equitable and just future. Attendees had the opportunity to hear from a diverse group of speakers, including community leaders, environmental justice advocates, and senior officials from the Biden-Harris Administration.

Murray's presentation at the Summit underscored the importance of grassroots efforts in the broader environmental justice movement. Her work with ACTS exemplifies how local communities can drive meaningful change and collaborate with federal initiatives to enhance environmental health and equity.

To gain deeper insights into the discussions and see Bridgett Murray’s impactful presentation, you can watch the panel discussion from the CEQ Summit at https://tinyurl.com/CEQSummit.

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