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Flood-damaged classroom with overturned desks and chairs, mud-coated floor, water-stained cabinets, and a toppled television amid scattered debris.

St. Paul's School, New Orleans

As the sun was going down on August 29, 2005, my 95-year-old, invalid mother died in my…

As the sun was going down on August 29, 2005, my 95-year-old, invalid mother died in my…

Damaged house with mauve siding, broken window panes, and spray-painted markings "9-21" and "NE" on the wall; overgrown grass and weeds in front, with debris scattered below the window.

New Orleans

Quiet residential street with a dark sedan, white trailers and RVs parked along the road, utility poles with wires overhead, and an overcast sky.

New Orleans

Quiet residential street with single-story brick homes, one showing roof damage, under an overcast sky; a fire hydrant, utility poles, and a few parked vehicles line the empty road.

New Orleans

St. Louis Cathedral's triple spires rise above Jackson Square, with an equestrian statue, palm trees, and manicured lawns in front under a clear blue sky.

Dan\'s Favorite Photo of Jackson Square

Silhouetted figures stand before a glowing Mardi Gras float adorned with illuminated white and blue swirling decorations, set against a dark night sky.

Endymion Float/Water

Twilight skyline of New Orleans with illuminated high-rise buildings along a riverfront, under a gradient sky of blue, pink, and orange hues reflecting on the water.

Wide Skyline Of Beautiful New Orleans

Rows of above-ground tombs and mausoleums with ornate stone crosses and statuary line a grassy cemetery path, with tall trees and an overcast sky in the background.

Cemetery Row

A white egret with black legs and yellow feet flies low over calm water, its wings outstretched, with a clear mirrored reflection below against a blurred, motion-streaked brown background.

EGRET_REFLECTION

A massive, sprawling oak tree with moss-draped branches stands in a sunlit park, its canopy filtering golden light onto the green grass below.

City Park Oak Tree

A horse-drawn carriage with passengers travels down a French Quarter street lined with balconied buildings, shuttered windows, and an American flag hanging from a balcony.

French Quarater Buggy

A group of people stand in a line holding a banner reading "HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT," with another partially visible sign in the background, in front of a modern building.

People demand the right of housing at New Orleans City Hall.

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.

Public housing crisis in New Orleans

Public housing crisis in New Orleans

Three people seated at a table with microphones in what appears to be a public meeting or hearing room, with a man in a blue shirt speaking while others listen, and additional attendees visible in the background.

Demolition of homes during New Orleans housing crisis

My name is Roosevelt Thornton. I lived with my kids, my girlfriend and her kids in New…

My name is Roosevelt Thornton. I lived with my kids, my girlfriend and her kids in New…

For my New Orleans tribe, on our unwanted anniversary: So. It's been two years. The…

For my New Orleans tribe, on our unwanted anniversary: So. It's been two years. The…

Black background with the date "8-29-2005" at top, a white fleur-de-lis symbol in the center, and the word "Remember" below in white text.

Black background with the date "8-29-2005" at top, a white fleur-de-lis symbol in the…

Stenciled street art of an American flag with a blue square replacing the stars and a fleur-de-lis over the stripes, captioned "WE ARE NOT OK" and dated "8.29.2007."

Stenciled street art of an American flag with a blue square replacing the stars and a…

A man wearing a face mask stands amid a large pile of debris, including sheet metal, wood, and a bathtub, with power lines, trees, and a cloudy sky in the background.

A man wearing a face mask stands amid a large pile of debris, including sheet metal, wood,…

Debris pile with discarded televisions, an old refrigerator, and scattered rubble in front of a damaged brick house, with overgrown grass and trees in the background.

Debris pile with discarded televisions, an old refrigerator, and scattered rubble in front…

Gutted bathroom with exposed wooden wall studs surrounding a green toilet and matching bathtub, floor scattered with debris and plaster chips.

Gutted bathroom with exposed wooden wall studs surrounding a green toilet and matching…

A CAT-branded excavator arm with bucket attachment extends against a cloudy sky, with a pine tree visible on the right side of the frame.

A CAT-branded excavator arm with bucket attachment extends against a cloudy sky, with a…

Boarded-up single-story houses with peeling paint line a quiet residential street, utility poles and wires overhead, a "SALE" sign posted near the porch, and overgrown grass in the yards.

Boarded-up single-story houses with peeling paint line a quiet residential street, utility…

A man sits atop a large pile of storm debris—broken furniture, mattresses, and wood scraps—in front of a damaged brick house with a tree beside it.

A man sits atop a large pile of storm debris—broken furniture, mattresses, and wood…

A pile of debris, including sheet metal and roofing material, sits on the ground near a wooden utility pole with power lines, trees, and a cloudy sky in the background.

A pile of debris, including sheet metal and roofing material, sits on the ground near a…

Large debris pile of scrap metal, cardboard, and demolition waste with an excavator claw arm positioned above it, surrounded by overgrown grass, utility poles, trees, and a house in the background.

Large debris pile of scrap metal, cardboard, and demolition waste with an excavator claw…

A man sits atop a large pile of storm debris—broken boards, insulation, and household wreckage—in front of a damaged brick house with its windows and doors missing, under a partly cloudy sky.

A man sits atop a large pile of storm debris—broken boards, insulation, and household…

Large pile of storm debris—mattresses, furniture, and scrap wood—heaped along a roadside near a damaged brick house with boarded windows, under power lines and an overcast sky.

Large pile of storm debris—mattresses, furniture, and scrap wood—heaped along a roadside…

A man wearing a bandana and green T-shirt stands amid a pile of storm debris, including torn roofing panels and twisted metal, with power lines and trees visible in the background under an overcast sky.

A man wearing a bandana and green T-shirt stands amid a pile of storm debris, including…

A man wearing a mask and gloves stands amid a large pile of debris and rubble in a field, with power lines, houses, and overgrown greenery visible in the background.

A man wearing a mask and gloves stands amid a large pile of debris and rubble in a field,…

A crane-equipped truck loads debris and tree branches into a dump truck bed while a worker in a safety vest and hardhat watches, with a pile of cardboard debris in the foreground.

A crane-equipped truck loads debris and tree branches into a dump truck bed while a worker…

Pile of storm debris including broken wood, mattresses, and cloth, with a metal equipment frame spray-painted "VIVA MEXICO," set against overgrown greenery and a red structure.

Pile of storm debris including broken wood, mattresses, and cloth, with a metal equipment…

Interior of a damaged, gutted building with exposed wooden framing and brick walls, floor scattered with debris, trophies, a red ball, old picture frames, and bolt cutters.

Interior of a damaged, gutted building with exposed wooden framing and brick walls, floor…

A woman sits smiling on a damaged brick building's edge, with scattered debris, bricks, and overgrown grass nearby; utility poles and distant structures line the horizon.

A woman sits smiling on a damaged brick building's edge, with scattered debris, bricks,…

A man in a white t-shirt and jeans sits on a makeshift brick seat amid a yard strewn with storm debris, with a wheelbarrow and scattered wreckage visible behind him.

A man in a white t-shirt and jeans sits on a makeshift brick seat amid a yard strewn with…

A man in a white T-shirt and jeans balances on one leg near a brick ledge and concrete slab, with overgrown grass, houses, and a utility pole visible in the background.

A man in a white T-shirt and jeans balances on one leg near a brick ledge and concrete…

A fire-damaged, boarded-up corner building with a weathered "Holiday Inn" directional sign and a "Do Not Enter" sign nearby, set against a clear blue sky and utility poles.

New Orleans, 11/07

Black-and-white photo of a gutted house reduced to its wooden frame, with an intact neighboring home and wooden fence beside it, debris scattered on the ground.

New Orleans, 11/07

Three letters I wrote to New Orleans after the storm. 8-31-05 My Love, You are the first…

Three letters I wrote to New Orleans after the storm. 8-31-05 My Love, You are the first…

Blue and yellow painted house exterior with a spray-painted orange heart and "Helen" written in gold near the eaves, with debris, foliage, and a torn plastic bag on the ground below.

Helen Heart

A "FOR RENT" sign with a phone number is posted on the cream-colored wooden siding of a house, with a handwritten note below listing "Shotgun 1000" and "Studio 500" as monthly rents.

For Rent

Re: Katrina August 29, 2005 Gone are our culture bearers, our traditions, our food, our…

Re: Katrina August 29, 2005 Gone are our culture bearers, our traditions, our food, our…

Flood-damaged living room filled with debris, cardboard boxes, and ruined belongings, with water-stained walls, a tall mirror, framed floral art, and a wooden cabinet still holding decorative items.

Photograph of Broussard Living Room

Sepia-toned photo of a young boy in a short-sleeved shirt and shorts standing on grass, with a two-story house, utility poles, and a "Sheet Metal Works" sign visible along the street behind him.

Rolland Golden in front of his grandmother's house in late 1930s New Orleans (Irish…

Black-and-white snapshot of a woman in a floral dress standing with her arm around a young boy in shorts, posed on a grassy curb with wooden houses and a utility pole behind them.

Rolland Golden posing with his mother in late 1930s New Orleans (Irish Channel…

A damaged teal traffic signal with amber and red lenses lies among debris, surrounded by broken concrete, wood planks, and scattered rubble.

Broken Traffic Light

A concrete barrier spray-painted with "Stupid Tax" sits beside a pile of sand, traffic cones, and rusted construction equipment on a debris-strewn New Orleans street.

Stupid Tax

A wooden utility pole holds a sign reading "DNA PATERNITY TESTING 228-671-9130" above a blue street sign labeled "Nuns," with a metal building and power lines in the background.

Nuns & Paternity Testing