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Hurricane Katrina

 

 

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  • Douglas Brinkley
    Friday, August 28, 2009
    New Orleans-based presidential historian reflects on Sen. Edward Kennedy's legacy and discusses the progress of his city's post-Katrina rebuilding efforts.
  • Josh Charles
    Friday, August 28, 2009
    Musician explains his love for the Crescent City and talks about the origin of his 'Healing Time' project.
  • Dan Baum
    Monday, March 16, 2009
    Journalist talks about his acclaimed new book project on the people of New Orleans, Nine Lives.
  • Alden McDonald
    Friday, August 8, 2008
    President-CEO of New Orleans' Liberty Bank & Trust discusses the efforts to renovate hurricane-damaged property.
  • Sen. Sherrod Brown
    Wednesday, February 27, 2008
    Ohio senator discusses the upcoming primary in his state and his superdelegate status.
  • Kali Akuno
    Monday, December 10, 2007
    Activist explains the protest in New Orleans over the decision to destroy public housing units.
  • Monique Harden
    Thursday, October 11, 2007
    Environmental justice attorney Monique Harden describes how governmental systems expose people of color to toxic risks.
  • Sen. Mary Landrieu
    Wednesday, August 29, 2007
    Louisiana senator discusses recovery efforts in New Orleans.
  • New Orleans: Two Years After Katrina
    Tuesday, August 28, 2007
    Tavis visits with some of the courageous people fighting to return and rebuild their lives.
  • Mike Tidwell
    Monday, August 27, 2007
    Environmentalist talks about the assessment of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
  • Rep. Charlie Melancon
    Tuesday, August 7, 2007
    Louisiana congressman gives an update on the worsening healthcare crisis in post-hurricane New Orleans.
  • Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.
    Wednesday, June 6, 2007
    Former presidential candidate says Katrina is a metaphor for an abandoned urban America.
  • Malik Rahim
    Friday, June 1, 2007
    New Orleans activist explains the city's Common Ground Collective.
  • Robert Green, Sr.
    Friday, June 1, 2007
    New Orleans resident discusses losing family members in the hurricane.
  • Mel Jones
    Thursday, May 31, 2007
    New Orleans minister is leading the city's spiritual rebirth.
  • James Gibson
    Thursday, May 31, 2007
    New Orleans minister is leading the city's spiritual rebirth.
  • Carolyn Parker
    Wednesday, May 30, 2007
    New Orleans resident and her young adult children assess the situation in the city.
  • Herreast Harrison
    Tuesday, May 29, 2007
    New Orleans resident talks about preserving the Mardi Gras Indian culture.
  • Cherice Harrison-Nelson
    Tuesday, May 29, 2007
    New Orleans teacher-activist talks about preserving the city's unique culture.
  • Antoinette K-Doe
    Monday, May 28, 2007
    Widow of R&B legend shares how she is helping to locate and help musicians return to New Orleans.
  • Brandon Darby
    Monday, May 28, 2007
    Volunteer from Austin, TX talks about helping with the New Orleans rescue effort.
  • Mel Jones
    Monday, May 28, 2007
    New Orleans minister talks about his experiences in the post-Katrina city.
  • Jonathan Demme
    Friday, May 25, 2007
    Oscar-winning filmmaker talks about his decision to film a documentary on post-Katrina New Orleans.
  • Melanie Sloan
    Monday, April 30, 2007
    CREW executive director talks about the unused aid intended for Katrina victims.
  • Marian Wright Edelman
    Tuesday, March 27, 2007
    Children's Defense Fund founder comments on the Leave No Child Behind act.
  • Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee
    Friday, March 23, 2007
    The congresswoman discusses the amendment she co-sponsored extending federal housing benefits for Hurricane Katrina victims.
  • Sen. Mary Landrieu
    Wednesday, January 31, 2007
    The Louisiana senator assesses congressional hearings on post-Katrina recovery efforts.
  • James Garner
    Friday, December 22, 2006
    New Orleans-based attorney talks about post-Katrina lawsuits against insurance companies.
  • Angela Blackwell
    Friday, August 18, 2006
    Panelists discuss the continued impact of Hurricane Katrina one year later.
  • Royce Osborn
    Friday, August 18, 2006
    Panelists discuss the continued impact of Hurricane Katrina one year later.
  • Charmaine Marchand
    Friday, August 18, 2006
    Panelists discuss the continued impact of Hurricane Katrina one year later.
  • Irma Thomas
    Friday, August 18, 2006
    Panelists discuss the continued impact of Hurricane Katrina one year later.
  • Jed Horne
    Friday, August 18, 2006
    Panelists discuss the continued impact of Hurricane Katrina one year later.
  • Angela Blackwell
    Thursday, August 17, 2006
    Panelists discuss the continued impact of Hurricane Katrina one year later.
  • Royce Osborn
    Thursday, August 17, 2006
    Panelists discuss the continued impact of Hurricane Katrina one year later.
  • Warren Riley
    Thursday, August 17, 2006
    Panelists discuss the continued impact of Hurricane Katrina one year later.
  • Charmaine Marchand
    Thursday, August 17, 2006
    Panelists discuss the continued impact of Hurricane Katrina one year later.
  • Jed Horne
    Thursday, August 17, 2006
    Panelists discuss the continued impact of Hurricane Katrina one year later.
  • Spike Lee
    Wednesday, August 16, 2006
    Oscar-nominated filmmaker turns his attention to New Orleans with the documentary, When the Levees Broke.
  • Amy Liu
    Tuesday, July 11, 2006
    The Brookings Institution Deputy Director discusses a new report on the status of rebuilding New Orleans.
  • Tom Sancton
    Tuesday, June 6, 2006
    Journalist reflects on growing up in New Orleans
  • Douglas Brinkley
    Wednesday, May 10, 2006
    Tulane University professor talks about his new book, The Great Deluge.
  • Bruce Gordon
    Friday, March 10, 2006
    Then-NAACP head discusses the racial implications of Katrina.
  • Dr. David Satcher
    Tuesday, March 7, 2006
    Former Surgeon General comments on major health problems in the populations displaced by Katrina.
  • Royce Osborn
    Tuesday, March 7, 2006
    Filmmaker gives an update on returning to New Orleans after his family’s evacuation.
  • Dr. Michael Eric Dyson
    Wednesday, February 8, 2006
    Noted professor explains his book, "Come Hell or High Water: Hurricane Katrina and the Color of Disaster.”
  • Marc Morial
    Wednesday, January 18, 2006
    National Urban League CEO discusses the relevancy of the organization.
  • Gov. Mark Warner
    Tuesday, September 13, 2005
    Virginia governor talks about the FEMA response to Hurricane Katrina.
  • Bob Herbert
    Monday, September 12, 2005
    New York Times op-ed columnist weaves the government's actions in Hurricane Katrina and Iraq.
  • Royce Osborn
    Friday, September 9, 2005
    New Orleans-based filmmaker recounts his family’s evacuation from New Orleans.
  • Mike Tidwell
    Friday, September 9, 2005
    Author-filmmaker, who previously detailed the impending crisis on the Louisiana Gulf Coast, says the disaster could have been avoided.
  • Wynton Marsalis
    Thursday, September 8, 2005
    New Orleans native and Pulitzer Prize-winner comments on whether the city’s culture is lost forever.
  • Marc Morial
    Wednesday, September 7, 2005
    National Urban League CEO & former New Orleans mayor discusses the city's preparedness.
  • Stephanie Frederic
    Wednesday, September 7, 2005
    Correspondent and Emmy-winning producer talks about the efforts to evacuate residents.
  • Bruce Gordon
    Tuesday, September 6, 2005
    Then-NAACP president explains the organization's relief efforts.
  • James Silas & Shantrell Talton
    Tuesday, September 6, 2005
    Two Hurricane Katrina survivors recount their experiences.

 

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