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Demolition of homes during housing crisis in New Orleans.

A crowd of protesters stands outdoors holding signs, including one reading "STOP" in red letters, amid a demonstration related to the New Orleans housing crisis.

Demolition of homes during housing crisis in New Orleans.

Original title

Item 34302

New Orleans
housing
hud
public housing demolition

Citation

“Demolition of homes during housing crisis in New Orleans.,” Hurricane Digital Memory Bank, accessed November 3, 2026, https://hurricanearchive.org/items/show/34302.