This is the story of a modern-day Erin Brockovich, set on the Mississippi River in an area known as “Cancer Alley." Her... more
We’re thrilled to introduce you to Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe. Hosted by Emmy-winning writer, actor and producer, Lena Waithe,... more
Rise St. James members Sharon and Shamell Lavigne talk with host Gloria Riviera about the work that comes after Discarded. ... more
We're sharing an episode from a podcast we enjoy called The Carbon Copy. In this episode, you’ll learn about the... more
Hundreds of thousands of tiny plastic pellets fill the docks and bays of the Mississippi River. There are people who... more
The invention of plastic changed the way we live — and now we’re hooked. We travel from Louisiana, where plastic... more
St. James Parish is a place with tangled roots. The community shoulders the burdens of many who have come before... more
The shadow of Goliath is looming over St. James Parish, Louisiana, and it’s called The Sunshine Project. This $9.4 billion... more
Plastic is everywhere. It’s in our homes, grocery stores, oceans, soil and even our bodies. While the invention of plastic... more
The shadow of Goliath is looming over St. James Parish, Louisiana, and it’s called The Sunshine Project. This $9.4 billion proposed petrochemical... more