WWNO is collecting love letters to the city of New Orleans to mark 20 years since Hurricane Katrina
Courtesy of WWNO
At Argus Newspaper, we are honored to share this meaningful content commemorating the devastating year of 2005, when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. If you were affected by or have a connection to this tragic event, WWNO would love to hear your story. Take a look!
Here’s Athina Morris of AG & Waterdesk partner stations WWNO and WRKF in Louisiana:
“We know people around the country feel a deep connection to New Orleans, especially those who were displaced by Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago and never returned. For many, Katrina meant leaving home and becoming a stranger in a new place. It uprooted lives and scattered families, some permanently.
Athina Morris
WWNO/WRKF
Many members of WWNO/WRKF and the Gulf States Newsroom live and work in New Orleans, and are active members of the community. We want to tell the city’s story not just through the lens of news headlines, but through lived experiences. We want to center your voices, your memories and your love for the city, and reflect on what was lost, but also honor what has endured.
Whether you stayed in New Orleans to help rebuild, or had to start over somewhere else, we want to hear your story. What do you love most about this city? What did you leave behind—and what memories, traditions, or pieces of home did you carry with you?
You can submit your love letter in two ways:
- Call the Gulf States Newsroom at 504-517-4926 and leave a voicemail reading your letter
- Or submit a written version using the form on our website.
Be sure to include:
- Your name and age
- Where you’re from
- Your story and any other details you’d like to share
If you respond, we may use your story on the air or online. Consider sharing this with others who might be interested.
Have questions? Send an email to tips@wwno.org“
ABOUT KATRINA: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Katrina
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