August 29 will mark the 18th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, one of the deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history, which devastated much of the Gulf Coast (specifically Louisiana and Mississippi) and disproportionately struck New Orleans. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration states that
Being poor and losing everything is a much tougher hill to climb compared to having savings and income. Like Katrina, which hit all walks of life, the Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander and Black locals are in a more dire situation, stemming from the lack of alarm, due to these income disparities.
Being poor and losing everything is a much tougher hill to climb compared to having savings and income. Like Katrina, which hit all walks of life, the Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander and Black locals are in a more dire situation, stemming from the lack of alarm, due to these income disparities.