We have some exciting news! This autumn, MORE community organizer Arielle Klagsbrun was awarded the Brower Youth Award, the premier North American award honoring bold young environmental leaders. Arielle was honored for her work challenging Peabody Energy using a combination of direct action and direct democracy in the form of the Take Back St. Louis ballot initiative. Only six people are awarded the Brower Youth Award every year, and this was the first time work in St. Louis was recognized. We're extremely excited to see Midwestern activism highlighted in national circles!
On Wednesday, December 11 we will be honoring Arielle and everyone who has contributed to challenging Peabody in St. Louis with a reception hosted by Washington University's Social Justice Center. Please join us to hear about our plans to diminish the power of Big Coal and transform our local economy. There will also be the local premier of a short film highlighting the Take Back St. Louis ballot initiative. For all of us, this is a great chance to celebrate our collective work this year and begin to think about what 2014 may hold!
What: A reception and short film premier honoring Brower Youth Award Winner Arielle Klagsbrun and everyone who has contributed to fighting Peabody in St. Louis, hosted by Washington University's Social Justice Center
When: Wednesday, December 11, 5:30pm
Where: The Women's Formal Lounge, Washington University (click here for a map)
Dress code: CasualWhen: Wednesday, December 11, 5:30pm
Where: The Women's Formal Lounge, Washington University (click here for a map)
RSVP: Here!
We hope to see you on December 11th!
