# Science, Struggle, and Solidarity: Fighting for Environmental Justice with Kibri Everett (pt. 1)

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Podcast: [The Environmental Justice Lab](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-environmental-justice-lab-5584826)
Published: 2025-09-09T13:59:03+00:00
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## Resource

What does it mean to fight for environmental justice when the very language of justice is under attack? In this first episode (of a 2-part series), I talk with environmental scientist, small business owner, and consultant Kibri Hutchison Everett about the fight for environmental justice. We trace her journey from growing up in Rock Hill, South Carolina (my hometown), to working in federal environmental data analysis, and ultimately to founding her own company to support communities on the frontlines of pollution and disinvestment. We talk about her work with the HBCU Environmental Justice Technical Collaborative, and Kibri speaks candidly about the realities of working with marginalized communities, and calling environmental racism what it is, even when federal agencies and political leaders try to erase the term. Together, we unpack how industries target poor Black, Brown, and rural communities, how changes in White House can roll back decades of progress overnight, and why grassroots organizing and data sovereignty remain critical tools for resistance. This is not just a policy discussion; it’s a call to action. Tune in to learn how environmental justice plays out on the ground and why vulnerable communities are still forced to fight for clean air, clean water, and basic dignity. Resources: HBCU Environmental Justice Technical Collaborative Article: Environmental Justice in an Era of Federal Rollbacks HBCU EJ Screening Tool Justice40 Awards Tracker Connect with Kibri Everett LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kibri-hutchison-everett-646b051b3/ Instagram: @the.enviro.vegan @key.environmental.consulting Websites: www.keyenvi.com www.palmettofutures.org Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-environmental-justice-lab--5583745/support…

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