by TEAM APEN | Aug 28, 2019 | Richmond, Standing Up to Big Polluters, Stories
Remembering the 2012 Richmond Refinery Fire Seven years ago this month, in August 2012, a massive fire at the Chevron refinery in Richmond covered the city in toxic smoke and sent 15,000 local residents to the hospital. APEN’s Political Director, Laiseng Saechao, was...
by TEAM APEN | Jul 26, 2019 | Richmond, Standing Up to Big Polluters, Stories
Jenna Saefong and Akash Singh lead an APEN Academy session. The first time I really thought about making social change was in elementary school. It was a few months after a local neighborhood watch member murdered Trayvon Martin. On my walk home from school, I saw...
by TEAM APEN | Dec 21, 2017 | Richmond, Standing Up to Big Polluters, Stories
Last summer, Richmond youth spent 6 weeks learning and taking action as part of our annual APEN Academy. Ten young people from ages 13-17 participated in workshops on everything from social and environmental justice to grassroots fundraising and communications.But...
by chiravann | Jun 1, 2017 | Richmond, Standing Up to Big Polluters, Stories
After 3 long years of organizing, our members and allies won caps on refinery pollution! On the same day Trump pulls our country out of the Paris Climate agreement, our members and allies lead the world with our historic victory. Because of our organizing and the...
by chiravann | Mar 29, 2017 | Events, Richmond, Standing Up to Big Polluters, Stories
Calling all Richmond residents, organizations, and folks interested in learning more in our Richmond work! RISE UP RICHMOND! Community Forum April 11, 5:30PM – 8:30PM Grace Lutheran Church 2369 Barrett Avenue Dinner provided @ 5:30PM We and the Our Power Coalition...
by chiravann | Nov 12, 2016 | Blog, Climate Resilience, Mobilizing the Power of Asian Voters, Oakland, Power to the Frontlines, Richmond, Safe, Stable, and Affordable Housing, Standing Up to Big Polluters, Statewide, Stories
In the face of fear and grief, we also celebrate what we have won for our communities. We have held the line in Oakland, in Richmond, and in California. While the rest of the country has confirmed our worst fears, California continues to lead the nation because we...