Climate justice and racial justice are deeply interconnected, and the tragedies of both are rooted in colonialism and white supremacy that have treated humans and our environment as resources to be extracted and exploited. Today Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are far more likely to live in communities targeted for pollution and environmental devastation, compounding other forms of oppression that undermine their rights to life, liberty, health, and happiness. We cannot create a just climate future without deeply and deliberately addressing racism in our systems and ourselves.

On Friday, July 3rd at 10AM, rebels from Extinction Rebellion Western Massachusetts will gather in Hadley for a socially-distant banner display calling attention to the connections between climate justice and racial justice and the urgency of action. We're limiting our numbers due to the COVID crisis, so please sign up to participate.

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Please sign up and we'll send you the final location details. If you sign up but can't make it, let us know. While we appreciate that it's hard not to cluster and catch up, social distancing of at least 6 feet is required to participate. Plan to wear a mask or face-shield and bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and other supplies you may need. We'll bring the signs!

To learn more about these subjects, here are some places to start:
- Why Every Environmentalist Should Be Anti-Racist by Leah Thomas
- We Don’t Have To Halt Climate Action To Fight Racism by Mary Annaise Heglar
- I’m a black climate expert. Racism derails our efforts to save the planet. by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
- Read Up on the Links Between Racism and the Environment by Somini Sengupta
- Reading and Action List from Extinction Rebellion MA