To mark Juneteenth and the Fourth of July for 2010, Planet Harmony, the online environmental network especially for people of color, salutes ten African American Green Heroes who have made notable efforts to end environmental tyranny affecting communities of color.

Representative Ford, who is the longest serving black member in the history of the Iowa legislature, praised the band for their work on recycling. “I am very proud that the world-renowned Black Eyed Peas are coming to the city of Des Moines to perform. I especially want to let them know how excited we Iowans are not only about their musical talent, but also about their great community and environmental work worldwide,” Ford said.