"We knew it was the breath of this city | And it was the confirmation that we were looking for," writes Chuck Perkins. We chose this poem to kick off The Lens' week of Katrina20 stories, essays, photography, and poetry.
For more than a decade, we have reported on issues as well as public policy meant to address the needs of residents. The Lens seeks to focus on the inherent inequality that has created a multi-tiered system. We, at The Lens seek to uncover, illuminate, inform and take part in a forward-looking community. Join us.