environmental racism
n.— «There is what is called environmental racism where most of the hazardous waste dumps in the country are located in or near poor Black communities.» —“The Struggle for African American Freedom Continues” by Jarvis Tyner Politcal Affairs Feb. 15, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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