'We never felt so cut off in all our lives.' New Orleans residents felt betrayed when Hurricane Katrina exposed deep inequities in federal disaster response. Here's what we can learn from the mistakes of 2005's recovery and preparation efforts.
Yasmin Garaad
Yasmin Garaad is a freelance journalist based in New Orleans. She covers race and culture. She is dedicated to telling stories about underrepresented communities with empathy and nuance, shedding light on their experiences and amplifying their voices. Previously, she covered entertainment news at Insider. Her words have appeared on Health.com, BET News and The New Orleans Tribune.