I didn't live in New Orleans when the storm hit, but over the last 6 years I've felt and seen the continuing impact of Katrina, and the US's intentional negligence, on the city and in the community
On the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina (8/29), I’m reminded of not only the destruction of my home and community, but also that the experience radicalized me. I was 17 at the time. These events below, personally and systemic, shook my worldview.