Dr. Mona Hannah-Attisha to Receive “Champion of Justice” Award

The Flint doctor credited with exposing the lead-poisoning of children is being honored by ACCESS.

A key figure in the Flint Water Crisis is being honored by the  Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services, or ACCESS. Dr. Mona Hannah-Attisha will receive the “Champion of Justice” award for her work calling attention to lead exposure in Flint.

Hassan Jaber is the CEO of ACCESS. He says Hannah-Attisha will be the first recipient of the award.

“We are doing it simply because we are inspired by what Dr. Mona Hannah-Attisha has done. And we want to encourage others and promote the example of standing up for justice,” Jaber says. 

Jaber says the group chose Hannah-Attisha for the courage she has shown standing up for the Flint community. She’ll receive the award at ACCESS’ 45th Annual Dinner on Saturday in Detroit. 

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  • Bre'Anna Tinsley
    Bre'Anna Tinsley is a reporter for Detroit Public Radio, 101.9 WDET. She covers city government and housing, as well as co-hosting the "Detroit Evening Report" podcast.