Native Land Pod Remembering Hurricane Katrina | MiniPod
Aug 29, 2025
On the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the hosts share powerful personal stories of resilience from the disaster. They discuss how the federal response fell short and draw parallels to current issues facing marginalized communities. The conversation highlights ongoing recovery challenges and the evolution of disaster response strategies, particularly for Black communities. Community preparedness and resilience are emphasized as vital in combating the impacts of climate change and social inequality.
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On-Ground Reporting And Helping Children
- Tiffany Cross recounts being on the ground reporting during Katrina and helping evacuate separated children in 2005.
- She describes journalists stepping in to transport kids to their parents amid the chaos.
Scale Of Death, Displacement, And Federal Role
- Katrina caused nearly 986 deaths, displaced over a million people, and produced roughly $150 billion in damages.
- Federal recovery funding played a central role in rebuilding but population and housing never fully returned to pre-storm levels.
Personal And Professional Ties To Recovery
- Angela Rye shares her personal connection: she had just finished law school and started work responding to HBCU recovery needs after Katrina.
- Her first assignment involved assessing damage and recovery plans for Dillard, SUNO, and Xavier.