Elizabeth Yeampierre of Uprose.org also expressed gratitude to those who helped win this battle. Uprose is an intergenerational, multi-racial, nationally-recognized, women of color led, grassroots organization that promotes sustainability and resiliency through community organizing, education, leadership development and cultural/artistic expression in Brooklyn, NY.
Industry City - took 7 years of our life, no funding , but the ovaries to say Hell No - we wont let a developer get in the way of our climate future