Bre’Shaun Reddick’s Post

Taking a moment to reflect on my gratitude for the opportunity to speak at Upwell’s “An Ocean of Justice” and reflect on how deeply connected our communities truly are. Coastal cities, rural communities, and Midwestern cities like Chicago may experience water differently, but we are all facing the consequences of climate change, aging infrastructure, and decades of unequal investment. Flooding is not only a coastal issue. It is happening in basements, streets, farms, neighborhoods, and communities across the country. And too often, the people carrying the greatest burden are those who have received the fewest resources, protections, and opportunities to shape the solutions. Real climate and water justice requires us to move beyond geographic boundaries, listen to the people most affected, and build solutions with communities rather than simply for them. Thank you to Upwell, Green2.0, EarthJustice for creating space for this important conversation! And thank you to my fellow panelists who were all incredible voices to commune and learn with 🌊 #OceanJustice #WaterJustice #ClimateJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #Flooding #Chicago #CommunityLedSolutions