The Sins on the River Road Cannot Be Erased

Editorial image designed and illustrated by Jack C. Gregory for The Ringer. This Lex Pryor story traces St. John the Baptist Parish’s history from slavery-era plantations to its present status as a polluted “sacrifice zone,” where Black communities suffer from industrial harm amid weakened federal protections. Article can be read at https://www.theringer.com/2026/01/21/features/st-john-the-baptist-parish-river-road-history-trump-administration