Canceled ‘Cancer Alley’ documentary screening in St. John parish will move forward amid public backlash

A documentary screening about chemical pollution in St. John the Baptist Parish, canceled months earlier amid claims of pressure from Parish President Jaclyn Hotard, will proceed after public backlash. The event, rescheduled for June 19, coincides with Juneteenth and addresses environmental concerns in a majority-Black community linked to a now-closed chemical plant.