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Once a Detroit teacher, now a world-renowned environmental activistProfiles

May 18, 2026 · 6 min read

Once a Detroit teacher, now a world-renowned environmental activist

Dr. Lena Whitcomb traded a public-school classroom for the United Nations stage. Her message has not changed.

By Maya Reynolds

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