EPA Doles Out $177 Million in Race-Based ‘Environmental Justice’ Grants to ‘Black, Indigenous and People of Color’ Groups

In one new grant, the EPA earmarked $3.5 million dollars for ‘environmental justice’ projects in Texas targeting ‘disadvantaged communities.’

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Protesters demonstrate against racism in St Louis, Missouri. Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images.

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced $177 million in funding for various racially-oriented programs that advance the cause of “environmental justice” by giving money to nonprofit ethnic minority groups. The grants advance President Biden’s commitment to “racial equity,” which he campaigned on as he appealed to Black voters in 2020.

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