Querida Comunidad,
For UPROSE, spring means hitting the streets, creating art builds, organizing direct actions and a renewed dedication to push forward with the frontline the way butterflies break free from their encasing. NYC has had several wake up calls, Super Storm Sandy, tornadoes, microbursts, massive flooding, orange skies, and excessively hot days, so the recent earthquake, although small, was a reminder of our deep vulnerability and the unpredictability of a quickly changing planet.
These reminders underscore our collective effort to operationalize a just transition and prepare our community for a changing environment - and the learnings exist in the lessons passed down from our ancestors, who believed Earth Day was every day and fought to stop the extraction of our land and labor for over 500 years- and those of us who are climate justice warriors are their legacy. What an honor to walk out into the midst of life returning in full color and join the chorus of renewal.
The occurrence of an eclipse yesterday serves as a cosmic symbol of transformationβa reminder that our actions can eclipse the challenges we face, leading us to a just future.
In keeping with our frontline solution approach, we invite you to a milestone event for our community: the BQE Environmental Justice Coalition Launch on April 10th, 2024. This is a call for us to stand together and breathe possibilities into what a transportation corridor that honors people and the planet must look like. Join us at the triangle at the intersection of 3rd Ave and 16th St in Brooklyn at 11 AM ET.
Let's collectively step into spring with love and purpose.
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Un Abrazo Solidario,
Elizabeth and the UPROSE team
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