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Black universities and colleges working toward environmental justice - environmental impacts of petro-chemical plants in Louisiana and other states

by Ron Nixon , June 16, 2007

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Late last year, hog farms spilled 25 million gallons of waste into streams which is blamed for severe groundwater contamination.

Dr. Robert Bullard, director of the Clark Atlanta center, concedes the relationship between Black universities and their communities is not perfect, but he added the problem is overblown.

"Many of these problems are caused because the expectations are so great," Bullard said.

"People want us to work miracles because they have been so inundated with toxins. But we are limited in the resources and staff that we have.

"Ultimately we have to be cognizant of these problems and address them. Most African-Americans, no matter what their income, live in polluted communities," Bullard said.

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