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Tag: Jo Banner

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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Damage from major storms and industry pollution go hand-in-hand for climate activists

Drew Costley by Drew Costley September 23, 2024September 26, 2024
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Greenfield cancels plans for grain terminal in St. John the Baptist Parish

Drew Costley by Drew Costley August 7, 2024August 13, 2024
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These Louisiana sisters took their fight against big industry in ‘Cancer Alley’ to court — and won

19th symbol by The 19th August 10, 2023August 11, 2023
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Louisiana sisters fight to protect their community’s health and enslaved ancestors’ history

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