Our Shared Nuclear Legacy: 75th Anniversary Commemoration

614 East Emma Avenue,Springdale AR 72764

30 June, 2021

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Our Shared Nuclear Legacy: Assessing Health Impacts and Inequality on the 75th Anniversary of the First Nuclear Test - Commemoration Event The coronavirus pandemic has had a disproportionate impact upon Marshallese in diaspora due, in part, to the ongoing consequences of US nuclear testing. To mark the 75th anniversary (July 1, 1946 Pacific) of the first nuclear test on Bikini Atoll, MEI will host a series of events to address the US-RMI nuclear legacy and assess core issues that have led to health inequities. Events will also address the impact of the linked climate crisis upon Marshallese bodies and lands, as well as the broader impact of climate change and the coronavirus pandemic upon other nuclear affected communities and communities of color. On the date of the 75th anniversary, MEI will host an evening commemoration ceremony for the Marshallese community and general public. In-person attendance is limited. Commemoration – June 30, 6-7:30 PM (July 1st Pacific) Center for Nonprofits, JTL Atrium Live streamed via facebook.com/MEI nonprofit and via Zoom registration: This registration is for in-person attendance at the commemoration. If you prefer to attend virtually, register via Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OXVXknK0Sm6JMHHmwuhfpQ Or watch the event live streamed via facebook.com/MEInonprofit Day 1 events are for Marshallese youth; Day 3 events consist of a two panels that address nuclear and climate issues and their affects on the health of Marshallese bodies and lands, and upon other nuclear affected communities and communities of color. Paradise can be Deceiving by Benetick Maddison (2021)