Cancer Alley: This is OUR Briar Patch

The violent history of Cancer Alley began long before the petrochemical industry arrived in the 1960s. Prior to being dominated by plastics plants, this land was home to plantations. To understand how this stretch of the Louisiana River Parishes became a “sacrifice zone” – a place where plastic is more important than people – we’re taking a look back at the violent legacy of this land. Here’s how Ms. Sharon and Jo Banner, a neighbor from nearby St. John the Baptist Parish, are working to honor the past as they fight for their future. Learn more about the Descendants Project here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Cancer Alley: This is OUR Briar Patch is an episode from Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America by Ben & Jerry's and Vox Creative.

This episode is 43:01 long.

This episode was published on Aug 21, 2024.

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