In this brand new #EyesontheSouth feature, Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Clarence Williams documents the impact of Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans’ recovery as a survivor. He writes, “‘Katrina 20’ is more than just a collection of photographs; it is a testament to the enduring strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.”
Content warning: This photo essay contains graphic content, including images of deceased individuals. Viewer discretion is advised.
Reflect on the visual narrative here: https://oxfordamerican.org/eyes/katrina-remembered
Williams also created a page that documents the 10 year anniversary of Katrina https://oxfordamerican.org/eyes/the-katrina-decade
Before and after pictures presented by VOA here
In the days following the storm - it took FIVE DAYS for any Federal response - Green Day's song "Wake Me Up When September Ends" became popular in Katrina's wasteland. Here's a youtube video to give you and idea of what was going on, waiting for Bush and FEMA
https://youtu.be/BlmaCBn1djk?si=EBqjQjtX15LrWvZ1
https://youtu.be/BlmaCBn1djk?si=EBqjQjtX15LrWvZ1
