Wiz Khalifa and Green For All CEO Address Black America’s Water Crisis
Images of water-deprived foreign countries have become commonplace but what is often overlooked is the water crisis in the U.S. The situation is disproportionately affecting impoverished communities of color and the statistics are alarming. According to environmental organization, Green For All, only 1 percent of the earth’s freshwater is easily accessible.
Images of water-deprived foreign countries have become commonplace but what is often overlooked is the water crisis in the U.S. The situation is disproportionately affecting impoverished communities of color and the statistics are alarming. According to environmental organization, Green For All, only 1 percent of the earth’s freshwater is easily accessible. The majority of states in the U.S. expect to face water shortages within the next five years and as many as 20 million people in the U.S. become ill from drinking water each year.
The organization’s CEO, Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins is taking action by partnering with environmentally conscious manufacturer, SIGG USA for the “Keep It Fresh” public education campaign. The project features hip-hop star, Wiz Khalifa touring campuses across the U.S. to raise awareness about the water emergency. Rolling out spoke with Ellis-Lamkins on how race and class are part of the issue and what we can do to prevent a disaster.
