Sucession and Beyond

It took me a while to process New Orleans. To see so much devastation made me appreciate the many now seemingly simple things that I complain about. Katrina had such a deleterious affect on New Orleans--it literally changed the cultural landscape in the course of a few days.
After completing the succession work with the Pro Bono project and speaking directly with those who had been affected, I was much more resolute in my decision to give back to the community now and after law school. Possibly, had the level of concern regarding the citizens had been as heightened as it is present-day, the injuries may not have been so severe. It's as if the residents are just throw-aways--most of them being of color, of seniority status, poor, or a combination of the above.
It was difficult to see that class and wealth continue to drive the shaping of the community. Nevermind that the crux of New Orleans culture was shaped by the poor and brown people. Nevermind that those same people have been the bread and butter of the working class. Nevermind that those same people long to rebuild New Orleans and return it to the place it once was.
I continue to help. Some of the friends that I met while there have called and requested my help. My heart couldn't say no. I just pray that other hearts feel the same.