Pilot Craig Cox gives pre-flight instructions to Queen and Steve Shabazz.

UPAL co-directors Steve and Queen Shabazz head to the plane with SouthWings Pilot Craig Cox for a morning flight to view VA EJ sites as UPAL launches National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2024!

Steve and Queen board N1043Q to officially begin the "Soar with UPAL" Flight Tour in recognition of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Queen Shabazz, Craig Cox, and Steve Shabazz at Chesterfield County Airport. UPAL is thankful to SouthWings and Pilot Craig Cox for four magnificent flights. Craig was very patient and went the extra mile to ensure we saw all EJ sites of interest.

Steve Shabazz prepares to co-pilot as Craig goes over safety protocols.

Steve and Craig have a pre-flight laugh as Queen Shabazz looks on, then it's up up and away.

Queen and UPAL board member and supporter Margaret Simmons and Veronica Cooper.

Tamika and Joseph Green - UPAL Community Partners

Adrien and Ayano Bayo - UPAL Community Partners

Queen Zakia Shabazz with actor Tico Wells at a Meet & Greet (known for his role as Choir Boy in the 1991 film The Five Heartbeats)

Queen Zakia Shabazz with actor Tico Wells at the UPAL sign (known for his role as Choir Boy in the 1991 film The Five Heartbeats)

Queen Shabazz and Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan championing Environmental Justice for ALL. Petersburg, VA branch, NAACP breakfast

Renowned Artist Jerome Jones encourages Emerging Artists and participates in presenting the awards.

Exhibit Curator Melchisedek Shabazz and UPAL's Founder Queen Zakia Shabazz prepare to present awards.

1st Place Winner Albert Winfield

2nd Place Winner Dorien Taylor

W. Howard Myers, Ward 5 Councilman shares inspiring words to exhibiting artists and the Petersburg Arts Community

The cake says it all

It has Begun! - Solar Modules Being Installed. Day 1 TEAMWORK

It has Begun! - Solar Modules Being Installed. Day 1 EXPERTS AT WORK

It has Begun! - Solar Modules Being Installed. Day 1 Graduates of UPAL's 1st Solar Installation Training Class - Putting learning into Practice

Queen Shabazz and Actor, Richard Edward Gant

Queen Shabazz and Congressman Donald McEachin

Steve Shabazz with the Petersburg, VA Mayor, Samuel Parham, presenting the Community Resiliency Day Proclamation

The 2022 Member Catalyzing Grants Review Team: Gloria Ricks, Nakisa Glover. Alex Easdale (on screen), JC Woodley (on screen), Rev. Michael Malcom (on screen), Queen Shabazz, Sarah Diefendorg, Pete Kolbenschlag

This is our first graduating class of 20. Includes Tamara Dickerson, Garry Harris, and Queen Shabazz of the VEJC. Graduating Class of 2020

Instructor Sean White of White House Solar with Queen Shabazz and Steve Shabazz at graduation!

Garry receiving his certificate

Tamara Dickerson receiving her certificate

Queen Shabazz and Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha at the University of Richmond during her book signing of "What the Eyes Don't See A STORY OF CRISIS, RESISTANCE, AND HOPE IN AN AMERICAN CITY." -February 5, 2020

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