Sacrifice Zones': The New 'Jim Crow' That's Sickening and Killing People of Color

While executive actions from the White House can help to tackle environmental racism and bring the issue into the national conversation, eliminating the existence of sacrifice zones beyond a presidential term requires strong legislation from local, state, and federal lawmakers.

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