Out of NOLA :`(

I've left New Orleans. Left almost two weeks ago for a new experience (and job) in San Francisco. It will take a long time to process my experiences in New Orleans. However, I know for a fact that NOLA will never leave my heart. If I do go back or if I don't, I can't possibly forget it. I also know that NOLA will come back-exactly how it will come back depends on the people of this country.

If we forget about New Orleans it will "come back" in a shallow way; this includes casinos and developers taking over other people's land. Gentrification mainly. If NOLA stays in the consciousness of the American public, then not only might the 260,000+ still displaced residents come back home, build back their houses, schools and churches, but NOLA just might come back better than before, with justice, equality, and a strong environment.

Remember, out of crisis comes opportunity.