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Environmental Justice in Sunnyside: Toxic Tour Highlights Maternal Health Risks

The Bullard Center, in collaboration with MH Reach (Maternal and Infant Environmental Health Riskcape Research Center) and the Sunnyside Redevelopment Community Organization, hosted a powerful Environmental Toxic and Maternal Health Mini Tour in Houston’s historic Sunnyside neighborhood.
Tour Goals:
Examine the environmental and maternal health challenges impacting Sunnyside
Connect with experts on the link between pollution, climate justice, and maternal health
Empower participants to take action through advocacy and policy engagement
Participants visited critical sites affected by:
Air pollution
Concrete batch plants
Metal recycling facilities
Rock quarries
They witnessed firsthand how environmental hazards disproportionately affect marginalized communities and maternal health outcomes. The experience concluded with a call to action—encouraging attendees to write petitions aimed at influencing policy and advancing ongoing research.
This tour was more than just educational—it was a catalyst for environmental justice and community-driven change.
Learn more and get involved:
https://www.thescro.org/
#EnvironmentalJustice #MaternalHealth #ClimateJustice #SunnysideHouston #BullardCenter #ToxicTour #CommunityAdvocacy #HealthEquity #EnvironmentalRacism