JustAir

We are thrilled to announce that JustAir has been accepted into Google for Startups Black+Latino Founders Fund! We are incredibly grateful to join this community of changemakers. Our vision at JustAir is a world where everyone has access to clean air. We are committed to a future without disparities, where clean air is a reality for all communities. A heartfelt thank you to our supporters and partners who inspire us to deliver solutions for a cleaner future. 🙏 #CleanAirForAll

It's such an honor to work with partners like the City of Dearborn and Dearborn Public Health. Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud and the team are very deserving of the US Conference of Mayors' National Climate Award for Public Health Leadership!

Happy Juneteenth! Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States, marking a pivotal moment in our nation's history toward equality and justice. Just as Juneteenth symbolizes liberation, our mission advances community-led action every day. Our office is closed today but we've got a whole lot to share on this important day. See our June updates here https://lnkd.in/gT6szXK3

🎉We're hiring!! 📣 We're looking for our first Air Quality Network Manager, who will be an an important contributor working alongside team members, partners, and community leaders to advance our mission. We're seeking someone with a background in #environmentalscience and expertise in #airpollution, air quality standards, #research, and #policy. The AQ Network Manager will be hands-on, spending time in the field installing and maintaining #airquality monitors 🛠, fostering relationships with monitoring vendors and staying up to date on air quality trends 🤝 , analyzing air quality data 📈 , and working closely with the JustAir team and partners to further our mission 💙! This is a hybrid position is based in #Detroit. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/dMiMHwgB no later than June 21! Please spread the word! Come join the team!! Darren Riley, Sarah Craft, Nate Rauh-Bieri, Britney Epps, Derrick Kennedy, C. Kristy Allen, Phillip Hall 👏 #environmentaljustice #jobs #hiring

This panel discussion with community and environmental leaders in Grand Rapids will be fire. Tomorrow (Thursday)'s event will kick off with a screening of Sure As the Wind, covering JustAir's work with community partners in Detroit and Grand Rapids, where we started our work for clean air. Starting May 23rd at 5:30 at Celebration Cinema Studio Park. We expect a full house, so get your free ticket while they last: https://lnkd.in/e6nMdCT9 Thanks to our partners and co-hosts Scales Consulting llc and Community Collaboration on Climate Change (C4) for helping put on this event. And shoutout to moderator Kareem Scales and panelists Regina Strong, MS, APR, Amanda N. Rostic, MPH, Cle J. Jackson Jr. of the Greater Grand Rapids NAACP, C4 Project Coordinator Ned Andree, and of course, Co-Founder & CEO Darren Riley!

Want to learn more about the new Wayne County Community Air Quality Network? Join us and Wayne County Michigan for a virtual info session on the network, how to subscribe to air quality monitors near you, and how to use the information to stay safe! Wednesday, May 22 at 6:00 pm More info and RSVP at: https://lnkd.in/gaCqSYKC #airquality #asthmaawareness

This Thursday evening we will be in downtown #GrandRapids for a community screening of Sure As The Wind - a documentary exploring the efforts of Co-Founder & CEO Darren Riley and our team as we work alongside community partners such as THE GREEN DOOR INITIATIVE and The Community Collaboration on Climate Change (C4). This short film will be followed by a panel discussion with incredible environmental partners and leaders including our partners and co-hosts C4 and Scales Consulting llc. #WestMichigan network, we would love to see you there! For more details and to reserve your free ticket (space is limited): https://lnkd.in/e6nMdCT9

If you're in Michigan, you may have gotten an air quality text alert this week as Canadian #wildfire smoke - again - blows across the Midwest. Air quality is considered Moderate (yellow) or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (orange) for much of the state from #GrandRapids to #Detroit. Check the air near you at JustAir.app. Planet Detroit and Inside Climate News published a great article on what's happening to the air inside and outside as smoke spreads across the community. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/giu9_wDQ

JustAir's Darren Riley is joining Sidewalk Detroit at Spot Lite tomorrow evening for a conversation on addressing #climatechange through #art and #advocacy. Sidewalk's artist-in-residence Jordan Weber - a regenerative land sculptor and activist who works at the intersection of social justice and environmental-apartheid - is featured in the conversation, alongside Rocío Aranda-Alvarado, Simon Anton, Angela Lugo-Thomas and myrtle thompson. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gmG3cvUH

May is #AsthmaAwarenessMonth and both indoor and outdoor air have a large impact on #asthma health and safety. While our focus is outdoor air quality, we get questions from community partners on indoor air. So, we asked one of our advisors, DeVynne Farquharson, Ph.D, to dive in and share what he learned. Indoor air pollution can stem from various sources, including household cleaners, cooking fumes, tobacco smoke, pet dander, mold, and volatile organic compounds emitted by furniture and building materials. These pollutants can exacerbate asthma symptoms and trigger respiratory issues, making it essential to prioritize indoor air quality. Learn more about indoor air quality and how to stay safe in our new article: https://lnkd.in/gWBy8CWV #IndoorAirQuality #AsthmaSafety #AsthmaAwarenessMonth #AirQuality