When #HurricaneKatrina hit #NewOrleans, Black neighborhoods faced the worst of the flooding ⬇️ Yet, reporting often framed residents as “looters” instead of survivors struggling to stay alive. This false narrative fueled fear and violence. The SPLC's #LivingInTheWake essay series at the 🔗 in our bio acknowledges the legacy of Katrina and the need to raise awareness of the injustices, falsehoods and harms that communities faced. #Katrina20 #NeverForget #SPLCLA