The Defender

Where Art Meets Environmental Justice: Inspiring a Movement in Milwaukee


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Milwaukee is at the center of what the federal government calls an "Area of Concern." A place where so much toxic water pollution and environmental degradation have happened over the course of more than a century, that it needs special attention and funding to get cleaned up.

But how do you confront and begin to heal the collective harms of legacy pollution? Of decades of injustice that is still happening? Amy talks with Shalina S. Ali about how that process can start with art, with creativity, with channeling the mixture of emotions—the joy and pain—that comes with working toward change.

Host: Amy Barrilleaux

Guest: Shalina S. Ali, Co-Executive Director, TRUE Skool

Resources for You:

Area of Concern Community Advisory Commiteee

TRUE Skool Summer Park Jam

Peace Park & Garden Mural Unveiling

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