Armour Seminar Series Presents Black in STEM with Cheryl Johnson

The A. Watson Armour III Seminar Series is a weekly seminar highlighting the research of science professionals across a broad spectrum of scientific interests, disciplines, and lived experiences. At this week's session, the Field Museum will have Cheryl Johnson, Executive Director of People for Community Recovery present the talk The Life, The Fight, The Legacy of Mrs. Hazel Johnson. Cheryl Johnson serves as People for Community Recovery’s executive director. She is the daughter of the late Ms. Hazel Johnson who founded PCR and is known as the Mother of Environmental Justice. Cheryl learned the fundamentals of community organizing from her mother and carries on the work of PCR’s mission to enhance the quality of life of residents living in communities affected by pollution. A lifelong resident of Altgeld Gardens public housing community on Chicago’s far southside Cheryl is a well-known and highly trusted community leader. She is a fierce advocate for economic equity and environmental community benefits for south side residents. Cheryl has played an integral role in the functioning and success of PCR’s programs and administration since 1987.

Please join us in Ward Hall. If you are unable to attend in person, please register to view this session on Zoom.