“Fighting for life” -Bob Eula
Remembering Bob Eula, co-founder of East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice and his fighting spirit: We recently heard the news that Bob Eula passed away, on January 16, 2020. Our hearts are heavy as we remember Bob and… Read More
The Truth Fairy Project and the Exide Fights to Come
Over the last 24 hours we have been getting a steady flow of calls, emails, texts and DMs from media outlets wanting to get a soundbite to put out regarding USC’s children tooth lead study. Responsible journalists inform… Read More
Mothers in the Movement
Every day our mothers sacrifice a little bit of themselves for us. This year we at EYCEJ want to celebrate our mothers that are in movement. Read some thoughts that these fierce leaders had to share: Mary… Read More
Share the love…
On this Valentine’s Day, take a moment to share some love (aka call out polluters in our communities and their enablers)! Shout to Kim Wasserman-Nieto with our partners the Little Village Environmental Justice Organization (LVEJO.org) in Chicago for… Read More
CEMEX & Bell vs. The People
The Vote – City of Bell Approves Settlement with CEMEX Councilmember Alicia Romero – Motion to approve settlement with CEMEX Councilmember Ali Saleh – 2nd motion to approve settlement with CEMEX Mayor Fidencio Gallardo – Voted to approve… Read More
Remembering Sandra Johnson
A couple of weeks ago community members from Long Beach, especially West Long Beach celebrated the life of Sandra Johnson. Celebrated Sandra’s life and mourned the community’s lost. Sandra has transitioned and past on. Sandra was a… Read More
A Note from Xugo to our community
Hello everyone! I have big news for all! I will be transitioning out of my role as SELA / ELA Community Organizer. This does not mean that I will be leaving East Yards. This means that… Read More
EYCEJ Statement on the state EJ in CA
17:26:22 Cap & Trade, Air Quality, & Environmental Justice Right now, a major fight is taking place in the Capitol – the extension of the Cap and Trade Program coupled with an Air Quality ‘improvement’ bill. A… Read More
To the Youth In Action clubs of 2017
Youth have always pushed the boundaries of our movement, and dared to envision and bring to life our wildest freedom dreams–this year’s Youth in Action members were no different. From defending their school to defending their community, they… Read More
Posted: January 27, 2020 by mark! Lopez
You Can’t Spell East Yard without Bob Eula
By Gilbert Estrada, Ph.D. Bob Eula is East Yard. He was the heart, soul, and crucial part of three young men who tried to fix a serious problem. He was the councilman, friend, concerned citizen, and active partisan… Read More