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Sierra Club Connecticut, State Representatives Host Black Lungs Matter: Juneteenth Press Event

A Juneteenth press event was held at the Connecticut Legislative Office Building, hosted by Sierra Club Connecticut and several state representatives.

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A Juneteenth press event was held at the Connecticut Legislative Office Building, hosted by Sierra Club Connecticut and several state representatives. The event, titled Black Lungs Matter, aimed to bring attention to environmental issues affecting communities of color. The gathering was attended by Hartford advocates and community members, who came together to remember and honor the path to freedom. The event highlighted the disproportionate impact of environmental pollution on communities of color, although specific details about the issues discussed were not provided. The event was hosted by state representatives Minnie Gonzalez, Maryam Khan, and Jilian Gilchrist, in collaboration with Sierra Club Connecticut.

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