Summary
Residents in Jackson, Mississippi have gone without safe drinking water for weeks after flooding and a failure at the city’s largest water treatment plant. While water pressure has been restored, videos show dirty water is still coming through faucets. Amna Nawaz spoke with Dr. Robert Bullard of Texas Southern University about other majority Black and brown cities that face similar ongoing issues. For a transcript of this story, click here .Five Facts
- Who is interviewed in this story, and what is his background?
- Where and When did the water crisis mentioned in this story begin?
- How many people have been affected by the water crisis in Jackson?
- What are some ways neglect of the water system in Jackson reveal racial inequities, according to this interview?
- Why do water crises indicate larger problems, according to Dr. Bullard?
Focus Questions
Who do you think should take responsibility for fixing Jackson's water crisis? Media literacy: How do you think Dr. Bullard's academic background informs his perspective on the Jackson water crisis?For More
To read more about the water crisis in Jackson, see this story .
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