Black Families in Memphis Are Fighting to Save Their Land From a Pipeline
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Published 2021-04-22
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All Comments (21)
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Awww man my heart. When she said her mom worked every day of her life for what they have, that got me.
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“It is only when you devalue the people of a place that you are willing to risk their drinking water” Damn!!!!!!!!!! Facts.
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These corporations are like vultures: ready to snatch-up anything You got and leave your bones in a ditch.
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It really breaks my heart that a piece of natural history is being replaced with something else that is just bad for our environment. I support you, guys, wholeheartedly!
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The woman with the property her mother bought, broke my heart. She is helpless in this situation. Completely. And it ain’t right.
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That young man is bridging the gap between a by gone era and the people of today!!! He is definitely a treasure. I hope that they realize what a fighter he has become and what a fight he has on his hands!!!
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I am so tired of these companies. I am sickened by their cold hardened hearts. I am struck with sorrow for all the families that have to deal with this.
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When he started crying I lost it. He felt heard and he (and the community) deserve that, not only that but they deserve to be protected and keep their land. It's theirs.
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When Justin and his brothers were crying and celebrating the win, it gave me goosebumps and made me tear up! Proud of you young men! keep up the good fight!
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No-one wants a pipeline, busy road or rail line near their house.
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ofc they never responded for comment. instead of a direct route they'd rather go through poorer communities smh
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God bless you guys stay Memphis strong.
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The longer the pipeline the more chances for leaks. Leaks are a safety issue. Pipeline should be shortest as possible if at all.
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7:31 got me in tears, I felt so strongly for her. It hurts to hear and see this community fighting a problem that shouldn't be a problem they have to face in the first place. This needs to stop not only in this community but in every community faced with these problems.
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When a company gives their word. They have no obligation to hold it. If they were contractually obligated or face heavy fines. They’ll go somewhere else.
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Suing a man that dont wany to sell his property. Thats how low you can get in big buissness
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I've been to Memphis.God bless people of Memphis, especially black community Love from India
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So proud of you young man! God has the last word! God Bless you!
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8:14 that hurts to see her in so much pain 😢 Her mom worked all her life to pass this down and the government trying to take it without any regard for her family
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You can't sue someone over their own land(I don't know how this is even possible). And why specifically pass the pipeline there? Knowing these folk your water is dirty, more chemicals in the air, crime, etc.
