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JustAnotherGen

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Reply to ITAL (Reply #7)

Tue Jul 29, 2025, 12:29 PM

Jul 29

It focused on the lack of response due to the man-made disaster -

The levees breaking.

The Storm itself definitely did more damage in MS and AL.

It does an excellent job dispelling all of the myths about 'violent Black Americans' in the aftermath of the storm.

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Katrina - Race Against Time - Nat Geo Documentary [View all] JustAnotherGen Jul 29 OP

I have a copy of Spike Lee's malaise Jul 29 #1

"I didn't think of that." lapucelle Jul 29 #2

And it must be looting JustAnotherGen Jul 29 #3

The documentary is excellent pattyloutwo Jul 29 #4

The gentrification of NOLA benefitted the white newcomers and not local black families displaced by Katrina. Solly Mack Jul 29 #5

I feel like JustAnotherGen Jul 29 #6

It is going to get worse. Solly Mack Jul 29 #11

Alabama JustAnotherGen Jul 29 #14

Yep. Another example of the afflictions that come with white supremacy. Solly Mack Jul 29 #15

My hope JustAnotherGen Jul 29 #16

I agree. Trump has been a game-changer. We can and should forge a better way in the aftermath. Solly Mack Jul 29 #17

I'm truly radicalized JustAnotherGen Jul 29 #18

I'm in that zone and we're worried. Solly Mack Jul 29 #19

Did it talk about Mississippi? ITAL Jul 29 #7

No JustAnotherGen Jul 29 #8

I have to say that's a bit upsetting ITAL Jul 29 #9

I'd like to see a documentary maker JustAnotherGen Jul 29 #12

I watched the first 3 episodes last night, will finish today. likesmountains 52 Jul 29 #10

Ryan Coogler JustAnotherGen Jul 29 #13

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