Sarah Stokes

Sarah Stokes is an attorney with the Southern Environmental Law Center, based in Birmingham, Alabama. She has worked on various environmental justice issues, including those affecting Lowndes County. Stokes has been outspoken about the importance of basic human rights, particularly the right to clean water and sanitation, and argues that the ongoing sewage crisis in Lowndes is a critical issue that transcends the narratives surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion.