It’s been 20 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and in a time of crisis, Houstonians stepped up. Today on the show, host Raheel Ramzanali talks with former Houston Mayor Bill White about how his administration responded. Plus, author Kionna Walker LeMalle shares her story of evacuating New Orleans and what she’s learned about trauma, grief, and healing.
Stories we talked about on today’s show:
Behind the Waterline
Ten years later, Katrina evacuees now part of Houston fabric
Want to hear more? Check out the event The Lingering Storm coming to Houston in September.
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British International School of Houston
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