For many years, Urban Spectrum has focused its October issue on health issues such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, and HIV/AIDS. And that has not changed.
However, this month, we are troubled by other health issues. Physical health, financial health, and mental health problems are plaguing our new friends who have relocated to Denver--compliments of Hurricane Katrina and broken levees along the Gulf Coast.
Mack Murphy, Dana Bell, and Marshall Jackson share their ills with US in "Born and Raised." Jan McNutt talks with Linda Nelson about how she escaped the effects of Katrina and her reunion with daughter, Tania, in "Miss Katrina Took More Than Lives."
Everyone who was affected by Katrina has a story. These are just some of them. But, there are many more–today and yesterday. Tyrone Yarbrough reveals this has happened before and there are many other stories we will never read about in "High Water Everywhere," as he talks about the 1927 Mississippi River Flood. | | We have a long way to go to help heal the minds, hearts, and pockets of the survivors of Hurricane Katrina. We must all do our part to help lessen the pain. Urban Spectrum and friends invite you to join us at an all day event, "Spectrum of Hope: Celebrating the Lives of Hurricane Katrina," on Oct. 22 at the Jackie Robinson Baseball Field located on Lowry.
Unfortunately, the survivors of Katrina will probably not be able to vote in November. It may be a month away, but this is a reminder to always exercise that right. Make wise decisions for those who won’t be able to.
This month, Tracy Williams and Tyrone Yarbrough joined the Urban Spectrum team as managing editor and copy editor. Please welcome them and let them know what you think about this issue.
Rosalind J. Harris-Diaw
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