Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 14, 2023 Congresswoman Clark’s Statement on Black Maternal Health Week O n April 11, 2023, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (Fifth District of Massachusetts) issued the following statement on Black Maternal Health Week: “Black Maternal Health Week focuses on a critical moral failure in our country’s health system. Black women are three times more likely to die due to pregnancy in America than white women. This crisis refl ects the interwoven injustices that persist in our communities, from institutional racism to the lack of aff ordable health care to the ongoing assault on reproductive freedom. “Tragically, the health out9 comes of Black moms will only worsen as Republicans restrict access to comprehensive reproductive health care, including abortion services. Instead of working to save lives and improve the well-being of Black women, extremist politicians are taking away the vital services that safeguard moms’ health and safety. “Working alongside the Katherine Clark Congresswoman Biden-Harris Administration, House Democrats are leading the way toward a future that fully honors the rights and dignity of every parent. We have proudly taken action to bolster maternal mental health services, extend postpartum coverage under Medicaid, defend the workplace rights of pregnant and nursing employees, and fi ght for reproductive health care in every state and zip code. While these are important strides forward, we will not rest until every expecting family is guaranteed the safety, security, and support they deserve.” Earth Day 2023 – Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE 1978-2023 Celebrating 45 Years in Business! Regular Unleaded $3.199 MidUnleaded $3.899 Super $3.949 Diesel Fuel $3.999 Heating Oil at the Pump $4.759 $3.499 DEF HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS Sun. 9AM-5PM T A Celebration on April 22 By Sandy Felder he fi rst Earth Day demonstrations were held on April 22, 1970. Earth Day was inspired by Senator Gaylord Nelson (Wisconsin), who was concerned that not enough was being done to address environmental issues, as well as by Vietnam War demonstrations, around the country to promote conservation action and awareness. Earth Day and other actions helped inspire the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts. Without exposing this writer’s exact age, I can tell you that I attended the fi rst Earth Day Celebration in Philadelphia. Thousands of people gathered to listen to music and hear about the importance of protecting Mother Earth. It was a joyous experience. Little did I and others know at the time how seriously the protection of our earth needed to be taken. To this day, Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 all over the world. Yet the environmental issues that were publicized back in 1970 have not been solved, and in fact many of them have gotten far worse as climate change has taken center stage. We still have so much to do, and it is urgent that we act. Every one of us can take action, whether you choose recycling, stopping the use of Styrofoam or plastic containers, eating plants in lieu of meat and dairy, supporting the switch to renewable energy, or all of these. The City of Malden, Friends of the Malden River, Malden Community Gardens and other environmentally friendly organizations will join together in April to celebrate Earth Day, hosting a series of events to educate and activate our communities around protecting and improving our environment. On Saturday, April 22, from 12:003:00 The Gallery@57 is joining with Creative Malden to host a “Celebration of the Earth” thanks to the sponsorship of East Cambridge Savings Bank and the Mass and Malden Cultural Councils. Artists will show us how they make treasures out of found and recycled materials. The schedule is as follows: • 12:00: Art of Making Jewelry out of Recycled Aluminum Cans with Ellen Wallace • 1:00: Art of Making Enhancing Tentacles with Susan Altman • 2:00: Art of Making Origami Flowers with Elizabeth Scorsello Let’s make this Earth Day 2023 a day to make the changes necessary to protect our world. Prices subject to change DIESEL TRUCK STOP FLEET
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