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Creating Environmental Justice

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Acting for Change, Creating Justice
A Shmita-inspired Speaker Series presents

Creating Environmental Justice

Sunday July 11

10 - 11AM RMT    |    Noon - 1PM ET    |    9-10AM PT

 
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Candi Cdebaca
Member of the Denver City Council, 9th District.


CdeBaca is a proud fifth-generation native of northeast Denver, Colorado, and a graduate of Manual High School and the University of Denver. Raised by a single mother and grandparents, Candi understands the importance of tight-knit communities and stepping up for neighbors in need. Candi is also the first LGBTQ Latina and first Democratic Socialist to serve on Denver City Council.  She is a fierce advocate for justice and against the criminalization of poverty, environmental racism, and the displacement of Denver’s black and brown communities.

 
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Yoshi Silverstein
Founder and Executive Director, Mitsui Collective.

Yoshi is a Chinese-Ashkenazi-American Jew and an educator, coach, speaker, husband, and father. Yoshi was Director of the JOFEE Fellowship at Hazon from its launch through its first four cohorts, catalyzing the growth and leadership of over 60 emerging professionals working acrossthe US and Canada in the realm of Jewish relationship to land, food, culture, climate, and community. He holds over two decades of experience in both Jewish and secular outdoor, food, farming, and environmental education.

 

Registration Required; Suggested donation $18 per session

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Earlier Event: June 13
Ensuring Indigenous Rights
Later Event: March 20
Winter Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop