Dr. Robert D. Bullard is known as the “Father of Environmental Justice” for his outstanding academic research and advocacy for environmental and climate equality. He is the founding director of the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice and distinguished professor of urban planning and environmental policy at Texas Southern University. Dr. Bullard is a highly esteemed author that has written 18 books, including “Dumping in Dixie: Race, Class, and Environmental Quality” which is regarded as the first to address environmental injustice across different communities.

Press Release, September 24, 2024