In August of 2021, President Biden signed an Executive Order that sets out timeline targets for heavy-duty truck rules. Trucks make up only 4% of vehicles on the road but contribute a baffling 90% of nitrogen oxide and diesel vehicle emissions. We see this reality in neighborhoods near highways, ports, and inland ports across the nation. Racist interstate planning makes Black and brown people most vulnerable to this pollution, elevating cancer risk and lowering life expectancy. The U.S. Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) must ensure that we reduce heavy-duty vehicles to zero emissions.

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Produced by Hip Hop Caucus’ Think 100% in partnership with GoodLaugh

Written by:
Christopher De La Cruz
Esteban Gast 

Director of Voice-Over 
Christopher De La Cruz

Script Consultant
Rollie Williams

Script Producers
Bethany Hall 
Kenice Mobley 
Caty Borum

Music
Dejaun Cross

Audio Editing
Dejuan Cross

Animation By:
Desha Stewart

Voice-Over Artists
Christopher De La Cruz
Ibanda Ruhumbika
Antony Del Rio
Keisha Zollar
Ayla Glass