Katrina- Who's left behind?

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/29/us/29trailer.html?_r=1&pagewanted=2
Article 1st

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/12/29/us/1229TRAILER_9.html
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This is an article by the New York Times, It focuses on the people are left behind after Katrina and who has been left behind by the government. At the bottom of the first page it notes the date of the print as Dec 29th 2009, so only 2-3 months old. So contemporary, 4-5 years of "aftermath" and still people struggle to survive.

The article explains that although Katrina hit the New Orleans area in 2005, many are still battling to survive. It takes a look at numerous victims in a process of recovery aided by local non-profitable organisation such as 'Neighbours Keeper' in Baton Rouge. The article tells us how the victims have been effected not only by the storm and the aftermath but by the lack of government help too. Their transition from temporary Trailer Park RENAISSANCE VILLAGE to a new home with support. After learning a little bit about who these people are they end each little story by telling us how they are currently surviving.

The key issue in this article quite clearly felt by the evaluation of victims from katrina is the Government, its response attitude and the system. The lack of action taken by the Government and its lackadaisical approach when it does act. A contemporary issue for African Americans with themes of failure and disregard by the Government, also anger and distrust from the people of New Orleans. The contemporary African Americans in the article are elderly widowes, fatherless son's and single mothers.

People who have and do struggle socially and financially under more pressure. The article explains how government do help through the set up of the Federal Emergancy Management Agency (FEMA) but are criticised for their lethargic and inflexible nature.

Thankfully this article although does focus on the struggle of African Americans in the aftermath, it does include a story and image of white male Americans too.