“In
the fight against climate
change, we will take an active
role in turning out our lights,
taking action and encouraging
students and faculty to participate
and spread the word,”
Ribeau said.
Guest speakers
for the rally include Trustee
Aprille J. Ericson, Ph.D.,
Leslie Aun, managing director
of Earth Hour US and Miss
Black DC Breyuna Williams,
who will discuss her platform
“There’s Beauty
in Being Green.”
Earth Hour
has millions of people worldwide
participating in more than
1,500 cities, including Washington,
Atlanta, Las Vegas, Los Angeles,
Miami, New York, Beijing,
Mexico City, Istanbul, Paris,
Rome and Sydney. President
Ribeau said as part of Howard’s
participation, the students,
staff, faculty and alumni
will:
·
Create a board of students
and faculty to plan Earth
Hour
·
Encourage non-essential campus
lights to be turned off
·
Raise students’ voices
through communication to policy-makers
·
Promote climate conscious
decisions for our campus
·
Report to WWF’s Earth
Hour Team with earth hour
plans for the campus
“Howard
University is committed to
joining the unified global
movement in fighting the climate
crisis,” he said.
“Together, we can make
a difference. Turn Out.
Take Action.”
For more information
and to participate, please
visit www.EarthHourUS.org
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