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Racism turned their neighborhood into Cancer Alley, now they’re dying from COVID-19

Oct 14, 2020 | The Latest News

How racism fuels COVID-19 deaths in Cancer Alley.

African Americans living in Cancer Alley suffer from high rates of cancer. The Deep South Center for Environmental Justice is featured in the six-part series as USA Today investigates how racism fuels COVID-19 deaths.

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