Article 4WRGD Huge toxic site to be built on grounds where slaves are likely buried, files reveal

Huge toxic site to be built on grounds where slaves are likely buried, files reveal

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Oliver Laughland and Lauren Zanolli in New Orleans
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Massive petrochemical complex proposed in southern Louisiana opposed by activists angered by revelations of site's significance

A proposed sprawling petrochemical complex in southern Louisiana will be built on land holding historic cemetery sites that experts believe were likely slave burial grounds, according to documents released Wednesday.

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