In lieu of obviously giving away my political and economic beliefs, I've been critically analyzing the root cause of all of the problems we have faced so far in New Orleans, and I whole-heartedly believe that the cause lies in an intensified and corrupt capitalist economy. The very real American drive for money has exasperated the wage gap, limited city resources, and reduced … [Read more...] about Is capitalism at the root of our problems?
After an early breakfast at Camp Hope, our first day in New Orleans began with an hour car ride to the Whitney Plantation. Once we arrived, we were given a tour of the church, slave cabins, three memorials, and the Big House. Throughout the tour, our tour guide told us about the history of the Whitney plantation. We learned about the family that owned it and the slaves who were … [Read more...] about #HolaFromNOLA