MEDIA MENTIONS

Over the past two decades, Bryan Parras has become one of the most trusted and quoted environmental justice analysts in the United States. From grassroots media collectives to national outlets like NPR, The Los Angeles Times, and Democracy Now, Bryan’s insights have shaped public understanding of environmental racism, petrochemical harm, and community resilience, always centering the lived expertise of frontline communities.

This page gathers a selection of articles, interviews, and media features where Bryan’s voice has helped shift narratives, challenge power, and illuminate paths toward justice. Whether offering analysis on refinery expansions in Houston, amplifying Indigenous land defense across the Americas, or mentoring youth in citizen storytelling, Bryan’s presence in the media reflects a deep commitment to truth-telling, solidarity, and systemic change.

Each quote is more than commentary—it’s a thread in a larger tapestry of resistance, memory, and movement-building. Explore the archive below to trace how Bryan’s words have helped reframe environmental justice not just as a policy issue, but as a cultural, spiritual, and generational struggle for survival and renewal.

Protests outside the BP AGM
Clayton thomas-Muller (IEN) , Derrick Christopher Evans (Founder and ED of Turkey Creek), Bryan Parras (GULF COAST FUND ADVISOR)