By Odell B. Ruffin
WI Contributing Writer

A big sign that said “help” on the rooftop of a building in New Orleans after the devastating damages of Hurricane Katrina is a moment that most will never forget. It was a disaster that left some homeless and hopeless. While sporting and entertainment events in New Orleans have done well for the economy, not much has been shown about the heroes that survived the horrible event.

Fortunately, Thomas Warren a Howard University journalism student, had the initiative to travel back to the Ninth Ward of the city and tell the story of the people.   

“All the pictures you see on TV don’t do it justice. Seeing people and the hard areas makes you realize that no matter how bad you think you have it, there is somebody worse off,” said Warren.
 
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