TOGETHER WE CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS
Shingle Mountain was officially declared gone on Friday, February 26, 2021. The mountain began harming the Floral Farms community in January 2018, over three years ago. But thanks to the tireless efforts of our allies and community partners, the mountain in HISTORY. This fight is over, but the campaign to seek justice continues.
Reach out to work with us.
About Us
Southern Sector Rising seeks to offer the marginalized residents of Dallas health equity by ending decades of racist zoning, forcing industrial polluters out of predominantly Black and Brown residential neighborhoods, and by more evenly distributing the pollution burdens of our city.
News
February 2021 | Fox 4 News: Concert held at former site of ‘shingle mountain’ to celebrate its removal
February 2021 | WFAA: Dallas neighbors gather to celebrate the removal of ‘Shingle Mountain’
February 2021 | Dallas Morning News: End of Shingle Mountain in Dallas’ Southeast Oak Cliff brings Music to Residents Ears
Become a Volunteer
You can get involved today by becoming a volunteer. Sign up and you will be part of positive change in Dallas. Whether your skills are online or in the field, in the office or at a podium, we have a role for anyone passionate about health and environmental justice.
Donate
Giving online has never been more secure, convenient or hassle-free with our one-click donation. We also do accept standard cash and check donations at our office and events. Your contribution will go toward legal fees, executing direct actions in the community, and easing the health burdens of those affected by injustice.
Collaborate
We understand the words of Audre Lorde to be true: “There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle, because we don’t live single-issue lives.” Environmental racism is just one strand of a braid, and ending systemic oppression is only possible by confronting it as a united force. Reach out to see how our organizations can work together.
