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. It is a story of grief—and of power.

As sea levels rise and storms grow fiercer, “Weathering the Storm” challenges viewers to see Katrina not as a singular event, but as a warning. The disasters we call “natural” are too often the product of human choices—fossil fuel expansion, disinvestment, and the ongoing legacy of environmental racism. This is not just a reflection on what was lost, but a rallying cry for what must be built.

The next 20 years depend on the action we take now: To invest in climate justice, center frontline communities, and demand accountability from those who profit from destruction.