Solid As Roc Jaterrica Scott: A Life Dedicated to Environmental Justice in East Chicago

Solid As A Roc: JaTerrica Scott

by Charles Bukowski

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1351 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Jaterrica Scott is a force of nature. She is a mother, a grandmother, and a lifelong resident of East Chicago, Indiana. She is also a fierce environmental activist who has dedicated her life to fighting for environmental justice in her community.

East Chicago is a city of about 30,000 people located on the shores of Lake Michigan. It is also home to a number of heavy industries, including steel mills, oil refineries, and chemical plants. These industries have brought jobs to the community, but they have also taken a toll on the environment and the health of the people who live here.

The air in East Chicago is among the most polluted in the country. The city has consistently ranked in the top 10 for air pollution, and the residents here suffer from a number of health problems, including asthma, heart disease, and cancer.

Jaterrica Scott has seen the impact of pollution on her community firsthand. Her son, Jarius, was born with asthma, and she has lost several family members to cancer. She knew that she had to do something to make a difference, so she started organizing her community to fight for environmental justice.

In 2002, Jaterrica Scott co-founded the group Concerned Citizens of East Chicago. The group's mission is to fight for clean air, clean water, and a healthy environment for all residents of East Chicago.

Concerned Citizens has organized protests, marches, and rallies to raise awareness of the environmental problems in East Chicago. The group has also worked with local and state officials to pass laws and regulations to reduce pollution.

Jaterrica Scott's work has made a real difference in the lives of the people of East Chicago. The city's air quality has improved in recent years, and the number of health problems related to pollution has declined.

Jaterrica Scott is a true hero. She is a woman who has dedicated her life to fighting for what she believes in. She is an inspiration to us all, and her story is a reminder that we can all make a difference in the world.

Here are some of Jaterrica Scott's accomplishments:

• Co-founded Concerned Citizens of East Chicago in 2002
• Organized protests, marches, and rallies to raise awareness of the environmental problems in East Chicago
• Worked with local and state officials to pass laws and regulations to reduce pollution
• Helped to improve the air quality in East Chicago
• Reduced the number of health problems related to pollution in East Chicago

Jaterrica Scott's work has been recognized by a number of organizations, including:

• The Sierra Club
• The NAACP
• The Environmental Protection Agency
• The White House

Jaterrica Scott is a true inspiration. She is a woman who has dedicated her life to fighting for what she believes in. She is an example of how we can all make a difference in the world.

Solid As A Roc: JaTerrica Scott

by Charles Bukowski

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1351 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	421 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE