Black community leaders in Los Angeles explained how roadway development initiatives disrupted their communities by displacing members and increasing air pollution.What concept best explains this occurrence?
A) environmental racism
B) climate discrimination
C) ecological exploitation
D) conservation marginalization

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Environmental racism refers to the disproportionate impact of environmental hazards and policies on communities of color, particularly Black and Indigenous communities. The displacement of Black community members and increased air pollution resulting from roadway development initiatives exemplifies the concept of environmental racism.

Black Community Leaders in Los Angeles Explained How Roadway Development