Descendants of enslaved people in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, are divided over a proposed grain terminal in their historic Black neighborhood.

Descendants of enslaved people in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, are divided over a proposed grain terminal in their historic Black neighborhood. Some residents hope the Greenfield Wallace Grain Export Facility will bring jobs and revitalize the town, while others fight to preserve the area's history. The facility would handle grain byproducts via trucks, trains, and barges, raising concerns about construction and pollution impacts.

July 13, 2024
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