Erin and Amber are joined by Dr. Joy Banner who is co-founder of <a href="https://www.thedescendantsproject.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Descendants Project</a> with her twin sister, Jo Banner. In their conversation, Dr. Banner and Erin talk about The Descendants Project's current initiatives and review their ongoing fight against the construction of a grain elevator in Wallace, LA. Dr. Banner also discusses her childhood memories and familial knowledge that shaped her perception of the environment.Check out <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/engaging-descendant-communities/id1634848570?i=1000577924466" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">episode 7 of season one</a> to learn more about The Descendants Project.Want more information about Whitney Plantation? Check out our <a href="https://www.whitneyplantation.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a> or follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/whitneyplantation/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/whitneyplantation/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneyplantation6?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/WhitPlantation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.

River of Black Gold with the Louisiana Bucket Brigade Part 1

Whitney Plantation is a 200-acre former sugar plantation turned historic site dedicated to telling the history of slavery in the United States from the perspective of the enslaved Africans, African-Americans, and Creoles of Color who built America's wealth. However, it takes much more to share and interpret this history than just opening the door. 
Join Whitney Plantation staff as they discuss the unique intersection of history, preservation, race, and storytelling that create a one-of-a-kind visitor experience.