Hurricane Katrina wasn’t just a natural disaster—it was a man-made catastrophe for many Black communities in New Orleans. When the storm hit in August 2005, poor infrastructure, neglected levees, and slow government response left thousands—mostly Black residents—stranded without food, water, or medical aid for days. Entire neighborhoods like the Lower Ninth Ward were wiped out, and systemic racism shaped both the devastation and the recovery. While wealthier, whiter areas received faster assista