Media Advisory: Expected Ruling Could Preserve Disputed Louisiana Land with Ties to Slavery
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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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The Descendants Project was formed by sisters Joy Banner and Jo Banner of Wallace, La., to preserve and protect the health, land and lives of the Black descendant community in Louisiana’s River Parishes.
Key Points:
- The Descendants Project was formed by sisters Joy Banner and Jo Banner of Wallace, La., to preserve and protect the health, land and lives of the Black descendant community in Louisiana’s River Parishes.
- The site in dispute is adjacent to two former plantations — one of which is also a slavery museum — that likely contain important archaeological resources, including the remains of unmarked burial grounds for enslaved people.
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10-10:30 a.m. – Press Conference in front of the Caire Stores at 2403 LA Hwy 18, Edgard, La. - Interview/Questions (Jo and Joy Banner will be available for media questions)
1 p.m. – Whitney Plantation and Evergreen Plantation are open for tours – No charge to media and community members.