Monday, September 12, 2005
Democracy for New Orleans Evacuees
There is a lot of anger in the African American community in response to what happened in
There are three steps, in order of priority and complexity:
1. Putting a more personal face on the evacuees (online posts, audio, video)
2. Helping the evacuees develop local "meetups" where they are now displaced
3. Reconnecting the evacuees with the local elected officials who represented them in
This last step is the most ambitious, but offers a tangible vision that speaks to our ideals as Americans. It is providing a mechanism for "virtual democracy" for the people of
The handling of Katrina's aftermath has reveal some plain truths about racism and classism. These truths provoke many of us to anger. Through this project, we can turn our anger and the tragedy of this hurricane into something lasting and positive for affected Gulf Coast residents
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as a resident of Fort Worth, TX...allow me to assist with meetings/fellowships in the Dallas Fort Worth area.
email me if i can be any assistance