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ABOUT THE MARCH
We March and Second Line On.
When Hurricane Katrina hit the gulf coast 20 years ago, Black people and poor people were left to die in the richest country in the world. Each year on the anniversary we commemorate our loved ones we lost and demand justice and a just future.
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Weathering the Storm 20 Years After Hurricane Katrina
For many of us, we’ve continued to weather the storm for 20 years. “Weathering the Storm” is a powerful limited series marking the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina as both a history lesson and as a living, ongoing story. Through the voices of survivors, artists, and frontline leaders, this series traces how a city drowned by government failure, systemic racism, and environmental neglect sparked a rebirth of Black culture, resistance, and joy.
THE ROUTE
Each and every year since Hurricane Katrina, we have marked the anniversary by organizing a community led commemoration. Annually, we start the morning in the Lower 9th Ward where the levees broke, with a healing ceremony and a reading of the names of those who died. We then march through the streets until a brass band joins us at our half-way point to lead us the rest of the way in the New Orleans’ Second Line tradition. We end at Hunter’s Field where we hold a rally with speakers and performers. Join us this year for the 20-year anniversary.
THE PROGRAM
The Healing Ceremony and National Moment of Silence
Lower 9th Ward
North Gálvez St. & Jourdan Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70117
11:00am: Healing Ceremony
11:20am: National Moment of Silence
12:00pm: March and Second Line
The Rally at Hunter’s Field
Hunter’s Field
N Claiborne Ave. & St Bernard Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70116
2:00pm: Rally and Fellowship
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Together, we honor the past and advocate for future generations of justice and prosperity.
Contact Us
For March and Second Line Information
New Orleans Katrina Commemoration Inc.
1840 N. Claiborne Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504.342.6977
For Media Inquiries
Hip Hop Caucus
media@hiphopcaucus.org
(202) 240-2614