This Newark Community Leader Fights For Environmental Justice

NEWARK,NJ — Without community leaders, Newark wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.

This submission recognizes Melissa Miles, a community leader in Newark.

What does this community leader do?

Environmental Justice Advocate

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

Leads the state's only environmental nonprofit solely dedicated to eradicating the causes of environmental pollution in low income and communities of color. Instrumental in passing the states groundbreaking Environmental Justice Law.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero?

Got her start as a community member impacted by air pollution in Newark. Recruited as an Environmental Justice organizer by Ironbound Community Corporation where she worked for four years. Went on to lead a statewide environmental justice organization.

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