An emerging organization committed to the intergenerational healing and flourishing of the Black descendant community in the Louisiana river parishes.
A letter from Marc H. Morial
President and Chief Executive Officer National Urban League, to Christopher James who wants to build the Greenfield Grain Terminal close to the Whitney Plantation.
"Your plans reflect insensitivity to this historic, treasured, and sacred site of an essential element of African American history."
Live with Joy Banner, co-founder of The Descendants Project about the Big Win in court today.
WE NEED YOUR VOICE!
Tell the Corps of Engineers:
Greenfield's Grain Terminal Puts The Community at Risk From Dangerous Flooding!
LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES
In The News
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
After 'insufficient' report, Corps to take closer look at grain terminal’s impact on historic sites
WWNO
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Grain Elevator Project Could Destroy African American Historical Sites, Preservation Agency Says
Pro Publica
Monday, June 27, 2022
Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’ has received increased attention. Will it bring more action?
nola.com
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Rep. Grijalva Tours Cancer Alley Communities Plagued by Racial Discrimination and Environmental Injustice
DeSmog
The Descendants Project is thrilled to announce a new free film training program for the River Parishes called “River for Reel Film Industry Training”.
#DescendantsProjectLouisiana
Film Industry 101
April 19 2022
Costuming Training
Begins May 14 2022
Grip and Electric Training
Begins May 16 2022
We say NO to the Wallace Grain Elevator! The Descendants Project’s commercial campaign fights a thirty-year zoning battle that threatens our Black community. We've found criminal “zoning” that exposes the residents of Wallace, LA to pollutants caused by heavy industry.
EPA Administrator Michael Regan holds Stop The Wallace Grain Elevator Shirt.
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