Hurricane Katrina’s Racial Disparities In Rescue
Hurricane Katrina’s aftermath exposed glaring racial disparities in rescue efforts. Disproportionately affected communities, primarily African American and low-income, faced delayed and insufficient aid. Government agencies, including FEMA, were criticized for prioritizing wealthier and whiter neighborhoods, resulting in stark differences in access to basic necessities like food, water, and medical care. Hurricane Katrina Rescue Racial Disparity: … Read more