Posts tagged ‘Hurricane Katrina’
Civil Rights thru Presidential Past
The process of rebuilding the community of New Orleans was slow at first, likewise was the Civil Rights Movement and its recognition for equality. But, improvements have been made throughout the years in New Orleans and about half of the original population has returned to the city in 2008 …
Death in the Media
Perhaps the toughest story for a journalist to cover is a natural disaster or a tragedy. This was apparent during a recent earthquake that occurred in Haiti on Jan. 12, 2010. The 7.0-magnitude earthquake devastated the country, and left more than a million people homeless and about 200,000 dead. So one could only imagine the horrific scene that unfolded due to the natural disaster, until journalists traveled to the country and attempted to inform the public.
Looking Back: A Sociological View of Hurricane Katrina and its Impact on New Orleans
So why is this topic still relevant after almost 4 years? It was reported that more than 1,800 people lost their lives and more than $80 billion dollars in damages occurred. Therefore, one cannot imagine that this city is back to its normal state and is moving on like nothing happened.
