225 leaders of color gather at Front and Centered’s Statewide Environmental Justice Summit
On Jan. 11 and Jan. 12, Front and Centered hosted our Statewide Environmental Justice Summit at University of Washington’s...
Posted 01/31/2019
Join us for a Forum on Community Responsive Research
Join us for a Community Responsive Research Forum
Posted 02/01/2018
Statement on 2018 Climate Legislative Proposals
Legislative action on carbon pricing must move us forward, not backwards.
Posted 01/10/2018
We’re Hiring: Community Action Director
Front and Centered seeks an experienced Community Action Director
Posted 01/09/2018
2017 Listening Sessions on Pollution, Climate Impacts, and Puget Sound
Listening sessions among our members across Washington State on pollution, climate impacts, and the Puget Sound.
Posted 12/20/2017
Ecology’s VW Mitigation Plan Shows Promise for Environmental Justice
The Department of Ecology recently released their draft mitigation plan on deploying $112.7 million toward pollution reduction.
Posted 12/17/2017
2017 Listening Sessions on Solar Power
Front and Centered listening session findings on solar power
Posted 12/15/2017
Harvey Hits Home for EJ Communities
Last Thursday morning, the evening Hurricane Harvey was to make landfall in Jessica’s hometown of Corpus Christi, Texas she received a text...
Posted 08/31/2017
Maximize Equity in VW Air Pollution Investments
Reducing emissions through investments in communities disproportionately impacted creates more opportunity for benefits.
Posted 03/23/2017
Clean Energy Transition Act Hearing (updated with videos)
Testimony on House Bill 1646, the Clean Energy Transition Act
Posted 03/13/2017
2017 Legislative Agenda
Where we can fight for equitable policy rooted in community
Posted 02/07/2017
Voters Reject I-732, ‘Revenue-Neutral’ Approach to a Carbon Tax
Front and Centered Statement on I-732 Election Results
Posted 11/08/2016
Challenging Armchair Equity: Toward A Movement Lead By Frontline Communities
What it will take to build an equitable and effective climate and environmental movement
Posted 08/31/2016
Equitable Carbon Pricing: Our Priorities and How to Identify False Promises
Building on these Principles…
Posted 08/11/2016
Call for Climate Justice at Clean Air Rule Hearings – This Week!
Our advocacy focuses on what communities of color would need to benefit from the Clean Air Rule in accordance with the Principles for Climate...
Posted 07/12/2016
Paulina López, Front and Centered
On my sign, I wrote human rights and my kids because I’m concerned about the future. To me, access to water and access to healthy air for our...
Posted 06/27/2016
Voter of Color Engagement the Focus of Front and Centered Roundtable
On May 26th, Front and Centered leaders gathered to share best practices and advance collaboration
Posted 06/13/2016
Voices from the Summit (Video)
Leaders share perspectives on environmental and climate justice
Posted 05/26/2016
Our Story: Climate Justice and Environmental Justice (Video)
Series of interviews with leaders working for a cleaner and more just environment in the Puget Sound region
Posted 05/09/2016
Environmental Groups Don’t Support I-732
Updated: In an email to supporters dated July 5th, 2016, 350 Seattle announced their intention to “unendorse” Initiative 732. The...
Posted 05/04/2016
Communities of Color ‘Front and Centered’ this Earth Day
Communities of color are leading a new environmental movement in Washington State – a movement in which equity for people on the frontlines...
Posted 04/21/2016
Front and Centered Recommendations on Clean Air Rule at Dept. of Ecology
On March 1st, a delegation of leaders from Front and Centered met with staff from the Department of Ecology to make recommendations on the Clean...
Posted 03/03/2016
Dean Jackson on Pollution in Hilltop, Tacoma
Dean Jackson at Public Hearing on Pollution in Hilltop, Tacoma (note short delay to load)
Posted 02/16/2016
Guest Post: Jeff Johnson on I-732
This is the text of a speech given by Jeff Johnson, President of the Washington State Labor Council at The Evergreen State College on January...
Posted 02/02/2016
Communities of Color Unite for Climate Justice
At the Day Break Star Indian Cultural Center on November 6, Communities of Color for Climate Justice gathered together from across Washington...
Posted 11/08/2015