African-American Katrina survivors take on Congress

By Chris Kromm / December 6, 2005

C-SPAN 2 is now showing live testimony from African-American survivors of Katrina. They're testifying for a special hearing held by Rep. Tom Davis (R-VA).

Mama D from the 7th Ward is on fire:


If we're not going to be honest about the racism, about what really happened, then I wasted my time coming here!

Check it out now.

... You can read more about Mama D here on Facing South, from a team we sent to the Gulf in October.

... The other panelists are on fire, too. These guys don't know what hit them; clearly regretting the decision to hold the session.

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