Dr. Lacee Satcher, professor of Sociology and Environmental Studies at Boston College, will be giving a presentation on the environmental racism and environmental justice in Greater Boston. You may have seen Dr. Satcher speak on WGBH's State of Race: Environmental Justice event. We're excited to have her presenting to our community; this library event will be held at the Duxbury Senior Center. 

Dr. Lacee Satcher is an Assistant Professor of Sociology and Environmental Studies at Boston College. Her primary research interests include race/ethnicity, health & place, and environmental justice. Other interests include place & inequality, social psychology of health, and urban sociology. She holds a PhD in Sociology from Vanderbilt University as well as a MA in Sociology and a BA in Psychology from Jackson State University and Tougaloo College, respectively. She has co-authored papers in the areas of environmental justice, identity & higher education, African American health, and Black women's mental health. 

This event is part of the Immerse Yourself series, a new town-wide initiative to create events surrounding the central themes of a book. With engaging programming for all ages surrounding the themes and topics of the chosen book, you’ll be able to “immerse yourself” in all aspects of the story through discussion, education, and fun. The January-March 2024 book will be Better Living Through Birding by Christian Cooper. You can pick up a copy at the Duxbury Free Library or purchase a copy at Booked. Immerse Yourself is a collaborative effort with the following Duxbury organizations: Duxbury for All, Duxbury Senior Center, Duxbury Free Library, Duxbury Public Schools, Mass Audubon, Booked, and the Art Complex Museum.