Rise For Our Lives Before We Die

On Wednesday, August 27th, 2025, communities from across Louisiana’s River Parishes will gather for Cancer Alley United: Rise For Our Lives Before We Die.  This event is both a solemn recognition of the toll toxic pollution has taken on our communities and a powerful call to action to ensure Cancer Alley is not our destiny.

What:  Mass revival to honor those impacted by toxic pollution and rally for a healthier future.

When:  Wednesday, August 27th, 2025, 5:00 p.m. Community Fair and 6:00 p.m. Evening Mass Revival

Where:  Shekinah Glory, 10164 North Line Street, St. James, Louisiana, 70086

Featuring:  Former Vice President Al Gore, Founder & Chairman, The Climate Reality Project, Sharon C. Lavigne, Founder & Director, RISE St. James Louisiana, Dr. Rev. Samuel Jones, Pastor, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Rev. Lennox Yearwood, President & CEO, Hip Hop Caucus

Community Leaders:  Heather McTeer Toney (Beyond Petrochemicals), Shamyra Lavigne (RISE St. James), Kimbrelle Eugene Kyereh (Refined Community Empowerment Inc.), Robert Taylor (Concerned Citizens of St. John Parish), Cherice Fernandez (Ascension Parish), and Quisha Reed-Jones (Alsen St. Irma Lee Community Village).  Shamell Lavigne (RISE St. James) will introduce “Against Formosa / Towards Repair.”

RSVP:  Kindly confirm your attendance by clicking the link here.