Vernice Miller-Travis, a Crusader who Continues the Struggle to Weed out Environmental Racism

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Vernice Miller-Travis, a Crusader who Continues the Struggle to Weed out Environmental Racism

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent, @StacyBrownMedia Vernice Miller-Travis has consistently recognized racism, including how race has played a significant role in environmental policy. She’s the vice […]

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