Water Archives » Congressional Black Caucus Foundation » Advancing the Global Black Community by Developing Leaders Informing Policy and Educating the Public https://www.cbcfinc.org/publication-archive/water/ Advancing the Global Black Community by Developing Leaders Informing Policy and Educating the Public Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:30:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.cbcfinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-CBCF_shortcut-32x32.png Water Archives » Congressional Black Caucus Foundation » Advancing the Global Black Community by Developing Leaders Informing Policy and Educating the Public https://www.cbcfinc.org/publication-archive/water/ 32 32 Breathing Injustice: Environmental Inequality and its Impact on Black Health https://www.cbcfinc.org/publications/health/breathing-injustice-environmental-inequality-and-its-impact-on-black-health/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:30:51 +0000 https://www.cbcfinc.org/?post_type=publications&p=90936 The United States’ long-standing practices of racism have resulted in health inequities that disproportionately affect the Black community. This policy brief sheds light on the critical intersection between environmental justice and Black health, examining environmental hazards, health disparities, and potential solutions.

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]]> The United States’ long-standing practices of racism have resulted in health inequities that disproportionately affect the Black community. This policy brief sheds light on the critical intersection between environmental justice and Black health, examining environmental hazards, health disparities, and potential solutions.

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]]> Apprenticeships: Pathways Toward Workforce Diversity in the Water Sector https://www.cbcfinc.org/publications/water/towards-workforce-diversity-and-inclusion-in-water-professionals-apprenticeships-as-an-essential-pathway-for-african-americans-and-other-people-of-color/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 21:18:44 +0000 https://www.cbcfinc.org/?post_type=publication&p=7196 This issue brief provides data and useful resources to inform African Americans about the benefits of apprenticeships. It also identifies where apprenticeships can be found that can help them start […]

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]]> This issue brief provides data and useful resources to inform African Americans about the benefits of apprenticeships. It also identifies where apprenticeships can be found that can help them start a journey towards obtaining the middle-income and well-paying water careers available now and in the future, especially in water utilities area.

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]]> Water Careers and Opportunities for African Americans https://www.cbcfinc.org/publications/water/water-careers-and-opportunities-for-african-americans/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 19:57:47 +0000 https://www.cbcfinc.org/?post_type=publication&p=7190 Continuous access to clean, safe and affordable water is critical to our economy, health, and way of life. This briefing note focuses on career opportunities for African Americans with public […]

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]]> Continuous access to clean, safe and affordable water is critical to our economy, health, and way of life. This briefing note focuses on career opportunities for African Americans with public water and wastewater utilities responsible for providing such services.

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