Since 2005 with the tragic hit of Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf Coast, many groups and organizations have made it their mission to help with the reconstruction of the community; however, as the 10th anniversary has just passed this year we are going to change this. On this year's Alternative Winter Break, we will focus on Post Katrina: Issues of Social Justice in Community Development.
It has been 11 years since Katrina and depending on where in Louisiana you are, some areas look like they have never been affected at all, while others are still struggling to re-build homes. Some of these areas like the Historic 9th Ward are some of these areas which are still struggling-it is also home to a large minority population. While the country is currently struggling with racial tensions and members of the minority are fighting for equal rights, it is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore those members of the community which are being ignored.
It is our hope that with this Alternative Winter Break experience we will fully immerse ourselves into the New Orleans community. Thanks to our community partners we will explore the dynamics race and social classes have on economics of members in both struggling and flourishing neighborhoods.
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