Where’s the disconnect? When did it happen, and why? Moving Forward Through the Storm…

Where’s the disconnect? When did it happen, and why? Unemployment, Katrina, Haiti’s Earthquake, other storms, trials & tribulations of life… Is the disconnect poverty vs. classism? The have’s and the have not, although many have been impacted by these particular storms of life the greater affect seems to effect those who have minimum resources, reduced incomes, ultimately financially challenged.

In the case of the unemployed millions of hard working Americans experienced having the rug removed from underneath the feet. This affected the working poor to Main Street. Their entire way of life changed in the blink of an eye, and when this occurred and they initially applied for what is set aside for them unemployment insurance. Well, as we known UI benefits don’t last forever generally 99 weeks maximum, and after that as in the current case an extension is needed especially based on the current outlook of our economy. But, where is the relief? People are loosing hope & faith and in some cases committing suicide.

Katrina and Haiti’s earthquake common denominators lack of resources, lack of buildings regulations in place, let alone being applied, and poverty. This isn’t to say that some with financially resources weren’t affected, but the higher impact was to those without. This is clearly demonstrated in a series of documentaries that Spike Lee has been committed to. Reflecting this by letting not only these voices speak out but to show evidence of the current conditions between these sister cities.

“When the Levees Broke”, Part 1 & 2 of “If God is Willing and Da Creek Don’t Rise recently aired on HBO....