Hill Harper Instagram – Last week marked ten years of injustice. Ten years of neglect. I walked with and in support of folks who marched through Flint last week, not just to remember a dark decade since the water crisis began, but to demand action and accountability. This catastrophe—a blatant disregard for human rights—should have spurred immediate action from the moment it came to light. Yet, here we are, a decade later, still fighting for compensation, full remediation and the basic right to clean water in a city scarred by systemic neglect, racism and poverty. The lack of max federal resources and support is devastating and deplorable.
The Michigan Civil Rights Commission confirmed what we suspected: the sluggish response to Flint’s cries for help was rooted in deep-seated racial biases and poverty. This is outrageous and intolerable. The march wasn’t just a protest and commemoration— but a battle cry against environmental injustice that plagues Flint and communities nationwide. We demand more than promises; we need concrete actions that center on human needs and rights. We need leaders who act with urgency and are dedicated to true environmental justice. No more delays, no more excuses. The kind, strong and resilient people of Flint must be heard, served and supported. | Posted on 30/Apr/2024 10:36:06
