When Hurricanes Katrina and Rita struck the Gulf Coast, residents looked to local and federal governments for help. But the same mismanagement that left the Coast so vulnerable to the hurricanes slowed down relief efforts, even preventing private organizations from providing aid and transportation. Filling the gap left by the institutions who ought to have provided relief, local groups have been at the core of the most successful efforts.
Hear from two evacuees, Gloria Brown and Clarita Bartholome, and two Bay Area activists who have worked with community groups in New Orleans and find out what really happened during the disaster, what's going on now -- now that it's dropped out of the headlines -- who is benefiting from rebuilding efforts, and what the prospects are for the people of New Orleans.
Other Voices is a monthly TV program produced by Peninsula Peace and Justice Center, based in Palo Alto, CA. http://www.peaceandjustice.org
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