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Activists Rally in NYC Against Banks Funding 'Cancer Alley'

8/2/2025

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Louisiana activists took to the streets of New York, rallying against banks like Citibank for financing destructive natural gas projects in "Cancer Alley." Roishetta and Kamea Ozane passionately emphasized the dire health consequences, such as asthma and cancer, calling for a shift towards clean energy and vital community support. Their voices echoed a desperate plea for change.

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Louisiana activists took to the streets of New York, rallying against banks like Citibank for financing destructive natural gas projects in "Cancer Alley." Roishetta and Kamea Ozane passionately emphasized the dire health consequences, such as asthma and cancer, calling for a shift towards clean energy and vital community support. Their voices echoed a desperate plea for change.