On Saturday, August 15, 2026, CHOICES hosted the Environmental Justice Youth Summit at the Booker T. Washington Center. This was a wonderful event for young environmentalists and advocates. The day was packed with discussions, performances, and hands-on activities, all aimed at empowering the next generation to take action for a sustainable future. The summit officially kicked off with introductions by […]
How a trash incinerator is dividing leaders in Philadelphia and Chester – The Philadelphia Tribune 7/28/26
Marco Cerino TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER (Second of two parts) Part One focused on Chester residents who have watched neighbors and loved ones suffer with breathing issues and higher rates of cancer allegedly from the operation of a trash incinerator in the city. It also looked at how economic hardships have persisted in the city, including loss of residents and lack […]
Reawakening 2026 at the Rotunda
On Friday, Aug 7th we held an event in collaboration with Bigga Dre at the Rotunda in Philadelphia. This dynamic all age community event brought together individuals from all over the city to engage in meaningful dialogue centered around environmental justice and the “Stop Trashing Our Air Act“. Voices from the community took the stage to speak about the urgent […]
