Identical twin sisters Jo and Joy Banner are Louisiana natives with deep family roots dating back to slavery. They grew up in an area along the Mississippi River known as “Cancer Alley.” It was once spotted with plantations, but now it’s home to nearly 200 petrochemical plants. Through their organization, the Descendants Project, the sisters are buying old plantations and turning them into museums and cultural sites. It’s part of a two-fold mission – to preserve their heritage and protect residents in a community with higher cancer rates. Correspondent Alexis Clark meets the sisters and learns more about their project.
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