Dozens of young men of color did their part to battle climate change and environmental injustice, unveiling on Aug. 5 a new electric vehicle charging hub they helped build in South Sacramento. The event was part of a youth-led effort to improve public health and expand clean transportation in one of the city’s most underserved communities.

Corrie Takeuchi, one of the program participants, said he saw the opportunity as a way to explore future careers, make connections, and push himself to grow. “If you’re going to pursue it, you pursue it as hard as you can,” he said. He credited his mother for encouraging him to take full advantage of opportunities and said he could see himself working in the green technology field in the future.

The NetZero Mobility Hub, located at the South Sacramento

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