The first of February marks the beginning of Black History Month in the United States; a month dedicated to celebrating and uplifting the voices of the Black community and shedding light on Black Americans’ innovation and resilience. WPI is proud to recognize Black excellence in the water and wastewater field. Our industry would not be what it is today without the contributions of Black and African American water sector pioneers.
The following resources entail a short guide to celebrating BHM in the water and wastewater and broader environmental industries:
IMMERSE:
The Black Watermen of the Chesapeake Bay
The AWA Project:
SF Environment:
Celebrating Black Environmentalists
Chesapeake Climate Action Network:
Black History Month and the Environmental Justice Movement
AWWA:
Supporting DEIB in the Water Community
US Water Alliance:
Racial Equity Toolkit for Utilities
Learn More and Celebrate Black History Month
