Essay | Home is where the harm is: Perseverance in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley
Ashley Gainard is a lifelong resident of Louisiana's "Cancer Alley." Battling health impacts in her community, she advocates for people over polluters. Keep reading
I am Ciara Thomas, a Political Science major at Tuskegee University in Tuskegee Alabama. While I plan to go to law school after obtaining my undergraduate degree, I have always had an interest in writing and books. I love how stories can have a longstanding impact on people from many different backgrounds. I hope that by becoming a Correspondent for Planet Forward, I can learn about the world around us while also inspiring others to do the same. We only have one earth and should do everything in our power to take care of it!
Ashley Gainard is a lifelong resident of Louisiana's "Cancer Alley." Battling health impacts in her community, she advocates for people over polluters. Keep reading