‘Women taking the lead to save our planet’ theme inspires author interview with Secretary Hilda L. Solis at U.S. Department of Labor on Friday, March 20

Secretary to guide discussion with Labor employees in recognition of Women’s History Month

WASHINGTON, March 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis will interview Nancy A. Nichols, author of Lake Effect: Two Sisters and a Town’s Toxic Legacy, a special U.S. Department of Labor Women’s History Month event. In her book, using her skills as a journalist, Nichols investigates the troubled history of toxic waste sites in her hometown of Waukegan, Ill., and explores the possible connection between growing up in Waukegan and her sister’s fatal cancer.

Like Nichols, Secretary Solis is a recognized environmentalist. She was the first woman to receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for her pioneering work on environmental justice issues. As a Congressional representative, her California environmental justice legislation was the first of its kind in the nation to become law.

WHO: Hilda L. Solis, U.S. Secretary of Labor

Nancy A. Nichols, author, Lake Effect: Two Sisters and a Town’s Toxic Legacy

WHAT: In a talk show-style setting, Secretary Solis will interview Nichols about her work in the health and environmental justice movements. March is Women’s History Month. This year’s theme is “Woman taking the lead to save our planet.”

WHERE: U.S. Department of Labor headquarters

Frances Perkins Building

3rd and C Streets N.W. – Great Hall

Washington, D.C.

WHEN: Friday, March 20 – 1 to 2 p.m. EDT

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SOURCE U.S. Department of Labor