Briah Lumpkins, KFF Health News, Author at Word In Black

When the EPA canceled grants because of DEI concerns, it killed plans to address health and environmental hazards like abandoned, dilapidated houses in Dewey City, a historic Black neighborhood in Thomasville, Georgia. Many residents don’t have the funds to mitigate issues with mold, asbestos, or lead paint.

Public Health Improvements Stall Amid Trump’s DEI Crackdown

by Briah Lumpkins, KFF Health News August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

Thomasville’s Dewey City was selected for a major federal investment to address environmental hazards. The funding vanished as the administration dismantled environmental justice programs.

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