Truth To Power | West Jefferson County Community Task Force | March 31, 2023

For our special 6th anniversary Pledge Drive edition of Truth to Power, we are so excited to bring you a community conversation like you won't hear anywhere else on the dial! On March 21st, Forward Radio's Justin Mog, was thrilled to host a virtual community meeting of the West Jefferson County Community Task Force (WJCCTF), long-time campaigners for environmental justice in Louisville!

In addition to an annual Environmental Justice Conference in October, on the third Tuesday of each month (except December) from 5:30-7pm online, the Task Force brings concerns and important information to residents and businesses about environmental, health and wellness issues that impact our communities. Topics vary each month. Join the conversation. Let your voice be heard and get the answers you need. Monthly topics are posted at http://facebook.com/WJCCTF. And for more information, you can contact the Executive Director, Arnita Gadson at 502-645-3588.

On today's program, we introduce you to not only Arnita, but the current Board of the WJCCTF! Joining us in the virtual studio were:
- Arnita Gadson, Executive Director
- Kurt Mason, Chair
- Ann Hagan-Grigsby, Treasurer
- Annie Haigler, retired school social worker
- Bruce Sherrod, works with the Parkhill development project and community organizer
- Bianca Goodlett, a realtor with degrees in Business Management and Special Education
- Ada Middleton, Long time supporter and church leader
- Eric Baxter, Architect
- Funmi Babarinde, Phd student in UofL's School of Public Health and informational Sciences
- Gracie Lewis, Rubbertown resident and long-time campaigner for environmental justice in the West End.

Truth to Power airs every Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 4pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at http://forwardradio.org