Ep. 5 | Julio Chaparro & Aggi Alvarado: An Immigrant Family's Fight Against a Billion-Dollar Polluter
"You need money to fight money... but our community's health has no price."
Episode 5
In this episode, I talk to the father-daughter duo of Julio Chaparro and Aggi Alvarado. Julio immigrated from Mexico to Dallas in the 1980s, and is now the co-chair of Justice for Joppa, located in the historic Freedman’s community of Joppa in Southern Dallas.
They share their experiences of local activism, the challenges of gentrification, and the power of community resilience. Explore how Julio’s immigrant story fuels his determination to create a healthier future for Joppa and their fight against industrial pollution caused by TAMKO, the billion-dollar asphalt shingle company.
Thank you, Julio and Aggi!
And also, I can’t resist. Immigrants… WE GET THE JOB DONE!
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