Our mission is to strengthen Black descendant communities in Louisiana and beyond to protect and uplift their legacy through reparative, educational, and liberation-focused initiatives.
The Descendants Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to protecting the health, land, and culture of Black descendant communities in the Louisiana River Parishes. Through storytelling, advocacy, and restorative initiatives, The Descendants Project challenges industrial expansion and champions a future where Black descendants can heal, flourish, and reclaim what has always been theirs.