Hey #Bucs,
On April 9th, renowned artist and community leader, Jazmin Miller will be on campus to discuss her recent documentary, "Jonesland, A Legacy of Extraction and Survival" within Sabbatini Lounge, beginning with a brief reception at 5:45 PM.
We encourage everyone to attend and to provide just a glimpse into what the night will have in store, please read this short excerpt about "Jonesland" below:
Jonesland is one of many historic Black communities along the lower Mississippi River, and like many free towns, Jonesland’s future, and remarkable past, is at risk. Southeast Louisiana, sometimes called Cancer Alley, is home to a quarter of the nation’s petrochemical industries. As one resident puts it, “They took our air. They took our land. They’ve taken our water. We can’t even worship in the river.” Join filmmaker Jazmin Miller and reporter Anya Groner to learn about the history of extraction, the survival of an extended Black family, and the remarkable secret they kept for more than a century.
So if you and your crew are available, we look forward to seeing you there as we walk and talk along Ms. Miller about this amazing story and how we can prevent inequity and uplift sustainability within our environments across the country!
For more information on the event, or if you have questions/concerns, please contact Dr. Emily Holmes (eholmes1@cbu.edu). #GoBucs
