Voices from the Edge: Hurricane Katrina

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Air date: 
Thu, 08/26/2010 - 12:00am
Jo Ann and Dave talked about the various aspects of Katrina's impacts, including the permanent displ

Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans five years ago this week. Katrina's impact went beyond the loss of life and property to reveal deeply rooted attitudes about race many Americans thought had withered away. Jo Ann and Dave talked about the various aspects of Katrina's impacts, including the permanent displacement of over 100,000 residents, the reshaping of the city and the federal indictments against the New Orleans police.

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