E-mail a friendSeptember 7, 2005
Reporting from New Orleans, correspondent Stephanie Frederic says the situation is much worse than what's seen on TV. Former New Orleans mayor, now National Urban League president, Marc Morial says the city is its people.
Stephanie Frederic
Stephanie Frederic is a veteran news correspondent and an Emmy-winning producer. She's covered earthquakes in Nicaragua, San Francisco and L.A. and the first democratic elections in South Africa. Her company, FGW, produced the award-winning bio series, Journeys in Black, and several other specials. Frederick made her directorial debut with The Donnie McClurkin Story. She's a founder of the African American Film Critics Association and has won numerous awards and professional commendations.
Marc Morial
Marc Morial
Before taking the helm of the National Urban League in '03, Marc Morial served two terms as one of the youngest mayors in New Orleans history. While mayor, he was head of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and developed a national urban policy. He also served in the Louisiana State Senate, where he was recognized as Conservationist Senator of the Year, Education Senator of the Year and Legislative Rookie of the Year. When not in public service, Morial practiced law and was involved in many high profile cases.