For generations, redlining shaped the social and economic landscape of the South, restricting Black communities’ access to housing, jobs, and even green spaces. In this special conversation, we sit...
Their labor not only fueled Birmingham’s rise as an industrial powerhouse but also shaped the fight for racial and economic justice that continues today.
This holiday season, the Greater-Birmingham Alliance to Stop Pollution (GASP) is thrilled to announce our first Annual Community Christmas Extravaganza, bringing holiday cheer and clean air awareness to the Birmingham community. This special event will uplift families and caregivers, particularly those from the North Birmingham Superfund site, who face the dual challenges of caregiving and environmental health risks.ity.
The energy in the room was infectious. It was more than a training session—it was a gathering of individuals ready to take on the responsibility of protecting our community’s air quality.
Contact: Jilisa Milton, GASP, [email protected] Birmingham, AL — GASP, alongside several leading environmental justice organizations, has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for...
Julianne Tharp’s journey into environmental advocacy is one of profound transformation, shaped by her commitment to service and a deep-seated passion for justice. As the Field and Advocacy Fellow for GASP and the Chair of the Central Alabama Chapter of the Climate Reality Project, Julianne stands at the forefront of the fight for environmental justice in Birmingham and beyond. Julianne’s professional journey began in healthcare, where she earned her BSN in nursing.