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Joy Banner (far right) introduces Ibrahima Seck, research director of the Whitney Plantation, Derron Cook, founder of the Revolt1811 Museum, and visual artist Dread Scott during an event The Descendants Project held to commemorate the anniversary of the 1811 German Coast Uprisings.
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Jury rules in favor of St. John the Baptist Parish in case involving environmental advocate

Avatar photo by Arielle Robinson January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

A jury reached a verdict Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 29) on a First Amendment case filed by environmental justice activist Joy Banner against St. John the Baptist Parish President Jaclyn Hotard, Parish Council President Michael Wright and the parish.

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Testimony wraps in St. John Parish First Amendment trial

Wesley MullerAvatar photo by Wesley Muller | Louisiana Illuminator and Arielle Robinson January 29, 2025January 29, 2025
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Trial begins in First Amendment lawsuit against St. John president, council

Wesley MullerDrew Costley by Wesley Muller | Louisiana Illuminator and Drew Costley January 28, 2025January 28, 2025
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St. John the Baptist Parish president faces perjury allegation

Drew Costley by Drew Costley December 10, 2024April 22, 2025
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