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In reading “Loot or Find: Fact or Fame?” written by Harris Cheryl & Carbado Devon. I found this story to be offensive. Hurricane Katrina a tragedy that affected the people of New Orleans. Many lives lost, people displaced, homes destroyed or washed away. This story clearly reflects racism and discrimination. To depict a picture of a black male wading through the water with a black plastic bag stating he has just looted a grocery store. Then to illustrate a white male and woman walking through the water who happened to find food. Thousands of people starving trying to survive until help arrives and yet the issue focused on color. This just shows one that racism remains a strong problem in our Nation today.

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