Majora Carter, a MacArthur "genius" grant fellow, is profiled in a recent issue of New York Magazine.

Carter's Sustainable South Bronx project is perhaps one of the clearest examples of how the often abstract concepts of environmental protection can directly and significantly impact people's lives. Organizing and engaging in dialogue within the community, Carter's organization gives citizens a direct say in preventing environmental justice catastrophes, and simultaneously, the creation of safe and engaging living space and community education initiatives. 

For those curious about Majora Carter's path from community organizer to ceritifed (and well funded) "genius," Campus Progress profiled her in late 2005. Carter, who spoke inspiringly at the 2006 Campus Progress Summer Conference, is also available for campus events through Campus Progress's Speakers Bureau.