On Earth Day, Floridians discuss the intersection of race and the environment at conference

On Earth Day, Floridians discuss the intersection of race and the environment at conference

This Earth Day, Floridians from across the state gathered in Tampa to discuss the impact of environmental threats like climate change on marginalized communities. The event was part of the 1st annual community conference on Environmental Hazards, hosted by the Dr. Walter L Smith Library & Museum. Legacy was the underlying theme on the first day of the conference. At the workshop portion of the event, community members like Barbara Smith discusse…