Art in Action

Members of CCAEJ were joined by Supervisor Rowe and her staff to speak with Bloomington residents and to tour the location/surrounding area of the proposed Bloomington Specific Park Plan. A MASSIVE 213 ACRE PROJECT that will be replacing homes, displacing community, and contributing to the increase of destructive pollutants and dangerous traffic. The development of industry is insidiously targeting frontline communities and directly impacting the well-being of Bloomington’s children, families, and environment. We’ll share updates as the process continues. We’d also like to thank Supervisor Rowe and her staff for taking the time to listen to the concerns of community members. Filmed & Edited by Daniel Reyes

Our Community Organizer, Adonis Galarza joined IQAir staff to distribute the first round of Health Pro Plus Air Filtration Systems to Jurupa Valley residents! They answered questions, demonstrated how to use equipment, and were even able to have a conversation with a community member who lived in her house for over 50 years. She spoke about the drastic changes that have taken place in the region, and how she's been directly impacted by the air quality and cumulative impacts in our community. Filmed & Edited by Daniel Reyes

We spoke with Liz S. of the South Fontana Concerned Citizens about the importance of the upcoming city council meeting on on Tuesday, June 22nd. Fontana’s City Council will be listening to community input and make a decision as to whether or not they will continue with or overturn their decision to green-light the construction of a 205,949 square foot warehouse on the corner of Slover Ave and Oleander Ave, next door to Jurupa Hills High School. We’re asking the community to show up and voice their opposition and concerns against this egregious project. Filmed & Edited by Daniel Reyes

Today marks 10 years since the GEO group entered a contract with the city of Adelanto to incarcerate immigrants on behalf of ICE. GEO’s for profit facilities are a threat to the lives of immigrants and the local community in Adelanto. Immigrants detained in Adelanto have been subject to abuse and mistreatment. Last year, GEO group used a pesticide called HDQ in their failed attempt to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This resulted in people detained to have health impacts such as headaches, dizziness, and fatigue but also respiratory illnesses, bloody noses, gastrointestinal tract problems, and worsening mental health. This was on top of already horrific conditions including lack of medical care, and food and water contamination. This further proves why we need city officials to prioritize wellbeing with their community, not their relationship with the GEO group! Text Adelanto to 797979. The Adelanto Toxic Tour is a collaborative project between the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice and the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice. Production Manager - Lizbeth Abeln Filmed & Edited - Daniel Reyes Community Organizing - Lizbeth Abeln and Tamara Marquez Additional Assistance - Tamara Marquez, Faraz Rizvi, Joaquin Castillejos, and Gabriela Mendez.

We spoke with residents from the City of Riverside and asked them why they support Street Vendors. Visit our websites for more information: www.ccaej.org www.ic4ij.org Instagram - @ccaej_ Twitter - @CCAEJ Facebook - Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice Instagram - @ic4ij Twitter - @ic4ij Facebook - Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice

CCAEJ joined Inland Empire Labor Council, ICIJ and other organizations for this years May Day, spotlighting our essential and immigrant workers and the ways they contribute to our community, to discuss repercussions of Environmental Racism, and to denounce the massive wealth gap that exploded during the pandemic. Filmed & Edited by Daniel Reyes

CCAEJ partnered with CAIR California, Riverside Mutual Aid Networks, Gracie Torres of the Western Municipal Water District, and local neighboring organizations at Overflow Farms on 4.22.21 to plant seeds and harvest vegetables for an upcoming food distribution event. We also spoke to the community about environmental justice, sustainability, and disaster ready preparedness. We were also joined by Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson who spoke to participants on the moral environmental inheritance of each individual and the importance of community and partnerships. We look forward to further supporting sustainability initiatives in Riverside and the greater Inland Empire community. Filmed & Edited by Daniel Reyes

The Fontana Toxic Tour is a series in which we spotlight egregious project proposals, amplify the voices of community members, and document the environmental injustices South Fontana has continually been subjected to. Liz Sena and Eddie Lopez of SFCCC breakdown the proposed 194,000 SqFt warehouse to be built next to Jurupa Hills High School. Fontana's Toxic Tour is a collaborative project between the South Fontana Concerned Citizens Coalition and the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice. Recorded by Daniel R. & Geovanny A. Edited by Daniel R.