29aug11-6th anniversary Hurricane Katrina
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29 August 2011. Lower 9th Ward. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Hurricane Katrina 6 years later.
Politicians come to speak, Mayor Mitch Landrieu, Make it Right houses spring up as inspired by Brad Pitt, residents and visitors turn the somber memorial into a celebration of life as they parade in a 'second line' along once devastated Tennessee Street, a neighbourhood rejuvenated by Brad Pitt's Make it Right Foundation. The Big Nine Social Aid and and Pleasure Club performed, backed up by the Sons of Jazz brass band.
Danziger Bridge revisited with Dr Romell Madison, brother of the notorious bridge shooting victim Ronald Madison and James Brissette who were killed by New Orleans police in the days following hurricane Katrina. Five officers were later convicted of their murders and of depriving them and four other victims of their civil rights.
Photo credit ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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Hurricane Katrina 6 years later.
Politicians come to speak, Mayor Mitch Landrieu, Make it Right houses spring up as inspired by Brad Pitt, residents and visitors turn the somber memorial into a celebration of life as they parade in a 'second line' along once devastated Tennessee Street, a neighbourhood rejuvenated by Brad Pitt's Make it Right Foundation. The Big Nine Social Aid and and Pleasure Club performed, backed up by the Sons of Jazz brass band.
Danziger Bridge revisited with Dr Romell Madison, brother of the notorious bridge shooting victim Ronald Madison and James Brissette who were killed by New Orleans police in the days following hurricane Katrina. Five officers were later convicted of their murders and of depriving them and four other victims of their civil rights.
Photo credit ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
All Rights Reserved. © 2024
