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Past Events

Dec 2, 2025
Faith, Health, and the Environment: The Demands of Justice

Dr. Robert D. Bullard is Keynote Speaker at 10th Annual John W. Hatch Lecture & Symposium.

Nov 11, 2025
Green Light to Pollute in Texas Exclusive Screening

Texas is a major global hub for the petrochemical industry, leading the U.S. in refining capacity and production, with the Greater Houston area accounting for over 42% of the nation's base capacity.

Oct 23, 2025
Dean's Leadership Seminar: Dr. Robert Bullard, Father of Environmental Justice

Dr. Robert D. Bullard will speak at Princeton University’s Dean’s Leadership Seminar on October 23 from 12:15–1:15 PM at Robertson Hall.

Sep 30, 2025
Communities First: Flooding, Resilience, & Environmental Justice

Join Commissioner Rodney Ellis for a powerful conversation with Dr. Robert Bullard about flooding and climate risk that affect our communities.

Sep 22, 2025
2025 Forbes Sustainability Leaders’ Summit

This month, Forbes will welcome climate leaders to New York City for “A Shared Agenda: Driving Sustainable Growth and Meaningful Change”.

Sep 17, 2025
CEJM: Bridging Communities with Hope: An Environmental Justice Conference for All

This was a major national environmental justice conference hosted by the Center for Climate and Environmental Justice Media (CEJM) at UMass Boston.

Sep 13, 2025
Georgetown Law: Reflecting on the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

This was a major, multi-day symposium titled "Memory, Medicine, and Law: Reflecting on the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina," hosted by the O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at Georgetown Law.

Sep 11, 2025
CEEJH 11th Annual Environmental Justice & Health Disparities Symposium

This was a major, hybrid (in-person and virtual) event hosted by the Center for Engagement, Environmental Justice, and Health (CEEJH INC), a grassroots nonprofit national leader in the environmental justice movement.

Sep 11, 2025
Environmental & Food Justice: A Civil Rights Agenda

This event is a focused discussion or conference, often hosted by an organization dedicated to civil rights and social justice like the NAACP or the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University.

May 15, 2025
Emergency Management Convening

This convening, hosted by TSU with an established Emergency Management and Homeland Security program—was a targeted gathering focused on disaster management through a community-centric and equity lens.

Apr 26, 2025
Quest for Environmental Justice: The Challenge and Promise

Join Dr. Robert Bullard, the father of environmental justice, for a transformative lecture titled Quest for Environmental Justice: The Challenge and Promise.

Apr 24, 2025
Dr. Bullard Speaks at The True Climate Solutions Debunking the Hype Around Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, and LNG Export

True Climate Solutions: Debunking the Hype The event, featuring Dr. Robert D. Bullard, often called the "father of environmental justice," is a panel discussion that critiques the promotion of Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, and LNG Export as primary climate solutions.

Apr 22, 2025
Bullard Center Earth Day

The annual Bullard Center Earth Day event at Texas Southern University (TSU) is a vital community engagement effort that links environmental education with direct action on food and social justice.

Apr 3, 2025
20th Anniversary Environmental Studies Distinguished Speaker and Symposium

This academic event marks the 20th anniversary of the Environmental Studies program. It features a Distinguished Speaker and a Symposium to celebrate the program's history and discuss critical, current environmental challenges and solutions.

Mar 30, 2025
Robert Bullard Named 2025 Gloria Hobson Nordin Social Equity Award Honoree

Dr. Robert D. Bullard, the "Father of Environmental Justice," has been named the 2025 Gloria Hobson Nordin Social Equity Award Honoree. The award recognizes his lifetime of work and advocacy in fighting environmental racism and advancing social equity.

Mar 24, 2025
Dr. Robert Bullard to Keynote NC State Conference

Dr. Robert D. Bullard highlights how race and class determine who is exposed to pollution and advocating for a just transition to sustainable, resilient communities.

Mar 21, 2025
Dr. Robert Bullard to Attend SELC Awards Event in Charlottesville

Dr. Robert D. Bullard, the "Father of Environmental Justice," is attending the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) Awards Event in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Oct 18, 2024
2024 Bradford Washburn Award Celebration: An Evening with Dr. Robert Bullard

Honoring Dr. Robert D. Bullard, as he receives the museum's highest honor, the Bradford Washburn Award. This prestigious award recognizes individuals for outstanding contributions toward the public understanding and appreciation of science.

Nov 7, 2024
Dr. Robert D. Bullard is Opening Plenary Keynote Speaker at the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning Conference

Dr. Bullard, is the Opening Plenary Keynote Speaker at the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) Conference. He focuses on how planning & policy must address the systemic links between race, place, and pollution.

Oct 9, 2024
Dr. Robert D. Bullard to give Stan and Toba Kaplowitz Distinguished Lecture

The event is a highly selective academic lecture where Dr. Robert D. Bullard, the "Father of Environmental Justice," delivers the Stan and Toba Kaplowitz Distinguished Lecture.

Sep 9, 2024
All In On Community Benefits

All In On Community Benefits with Dr. Robert Bullard" is a collaborative initiative, centered at the Bullard Center, that ensures federal climate and clean energy funds (like the Justice40 Initiative) deliver Community Benefit Plans (CBPs) and Agreements (CBAs) to directly aid disadvantaged communities.

Sep 11, 2024
Dr. Robert D. Bullard Keynote Speaker at 2024 Reconnecting Communities Summit

Dr. Bullard's address highlights how environmental justice is central to this "reconnecting" effort, stressing that policy and investment must prioritize equity to revitalize these historically disadvantaged communities and build a more inclusive future for urban planning.

Jul 9, 2024
Fireside Chat with Dr. Robert Bullard

Podcast series, featuring Dr. Bullard, the renowned sociologist discussing his pioneering work, the history of the movement, systemic racism in environmental policy, and strategies for creating equitable, climate-resilient communities.

Jun 18, 2024
Climate Justice and the Black Community

The "Climate Justice and the Black Community" event is a major forum that addresses the disproportionate impact of climate change and environmental hazards on Black neighborhoods.

Jun 13, 2024
Dynamic Innovations in Energy Efficiency

The event "Dynamic Innovations in Energy Efficiency" refers to a discussion or presentation focused on the latest, cutting-edge advancements in technology and strategy that minimize energy consumption across various sectors.