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Thousands turned out at over 800 actions spearheaded by 350.org, an environmental advocacy group,
Alaina Boyett, a member of 350 New Orleans, a local affiliate of 350.org, organized two events dubbed “Rise For Cancer Alley.” Over 100 people were in attendance, which pleased Boyett. “Today Cancer Alley residents got a chance to tell their stories to a larger audience,” she told me, which was her goal. “I wanted to amplify the voices of people who often don’t feel they are being listened to.”
Alaina Boyett, at Rise for Cancer Alley event in St. James Louisiana.
March on Burton Lane in St. James, Louisiana.