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This session will guide attendees through a comprehensive understanding of the interconnected nature of climate change and environmental racism, creating awareness, evoking critical thinking, and potential avenues for positive change and activism. The presentation will examine environmental hazards and climate-related challenges that disproportionately affect marginalized communities, elucidating historical implications such as redlining. The session also explores root causes/origins, intersectionality, and consequences, emphasizing the urgent need for equitable solutions and inclusive policies. By highlighting grassroots movements, policy recommendations, and community-led initiatives, it empowers participants to grasp the complexities of these challenges and inspires collaborative action towards a more just and equitable future.