Criticism of Red Cross Relief Efforts at Astrodome
Jamar Jabazz, a young man from Houston, TX has been volunteering with Red Cross since the first Katrina survivors began arriving at the Asrodome. He had harsh criticism of the Red Cross relief operation, and the government's response. 27:07
audio:
houston.indymedia.org/uploads/jamar.mp3
Katrina Survivor Recounts Experiences
Latasha Allen is a 27 y/o mother of three children, from New Orleans LA. I spoke with her on the morning of Friday, Sept. 8, 2005 as she waited in line for a Red Cross debit card. 9:45
audio:
houston.indymedia.org/uploads/latasha_allen.mp3
Another Katrina Survivor Recounts Experiences
Trisella Parker a 52 y/o woman from New Orleans, LA describes her experiences, while watng in line for a Red Cross debit card, Friday, Sept 8, 2005. 3:44
audio:
houston.indymedia.org/uploads/tricella.mp3
"One Day at a Time"
Tim Hall is a 34 y/o minister from New Orleans, LA, whose faith in God has helped him stay hopeful, despite the hellish episode he's been living since Hurricane Katrina blew through New Orleans. 13:35
audio:
houston.indymedia.org/uploads/tim_hall.mp3
Karina Survivors Organize for Better Conditions
43 year-old Larrry Zardes is a spokesperson with Survivors Leadership Team, a newly formed group of Astrodome residents who have organized for better conditions.
audio:
houston.indymedia.org/uploads/larry_zardes_slg.mp3