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DESTROYING THE LOWER NINE.

Authors :
RIVLIN, GARY
Source :
Nation. 8/31/2015, Vol. 301 Issue 9/10, p16-21. 6p. 2 Color Photographs, 4 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article discusses the failure of efforts to rebuild the Lower Ninth Ward neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Topics include home ownership in the mostly African American and working class community, misinformation about the elevation of the neighborhood, and the takeover of city schools by Louisiana's Recovery School District (RSD). The failure of the federal Road Home program to compensate many African American home owners is noted.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00278378
Volume :
301
Issue :
9/10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nation
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
108999029