LeeAnne Walters
LeeAnne Walters | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Grassroots environmentalism |
| Awards | Goldman Environmental Prize (2018) PEN America's Freedom of Expression Courage Award (2016) |
LeeAnne Walters is an American environmental activist from Flint, Michigan. She became known for her role in exposing the Flint water crisis.[1] In 2016, Walters was honored with the PEN America's Freedom of Expression Courage Award.[2][3] The 2017 television drama film Flint is based on the toxic water disaster. In the film, Betsy Brandt played the character of Walters.[4] Walters was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize in 2018, for her key role in exposing the Flint water contamination crisis.[5][6] On February 3, 2016, Walters testified before the United States House Committee on Oversight and Reform about her work during the water crisis.[7]
References[]
- ^ Brueck, Hilary (24 February 2016). "A mother in Flint, Michigan collected more than 800 neighborhood water samples to help uncover the city's lead crisis". nordic.businessinsider.com. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ "2016 PEN/Toni and James C. Goodale Freedom of Expression Courage Award: Lee-Anne Walters and Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha". pen.org. 3 March 2016. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ "PEN America to Honor Flint Mother and Local Doctor for Speaking Out to Expose Poisoned Water Supply". pen.org. 3 March 2016. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ Saraiya, Sonia (27 October 2017). "TV Review: Lifetime's 'Flint' Starring Queen Latifah". Variety. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ "Flint water activist LeeAnne Walters wins environmental prize". eu.freep.com. Associated Press. 23 April 2018. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ "LeeAnne Walter". goldmanprize.org. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ Former EM removed from witness list for Congressional hearing on Flint water The Flint Journal via MLive.com, February 3, 2016
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