Book Talk at the Murray African American Cultural Association
Recently, the Daniel A.P. Murray African American Cultural Association housed at the Library of Congress invited me to give a talk on Hurricane Katrina Women survivors. The Zoom session drew academic researchers, librarians, and those interested in hurricanes and the...
2022 Hurricane Season Series #9 – Water is dangerous: Do you live in a flood zone?
Before the next storm arrives, here are six (6) tips to know about water and flooding during hurricanes. 1) Water is the most dangerous aspect of a hurricane because forecasters can only estimate the amount of rain that will fall. 2)Rain can occur quickly during...
Metro DC Book Club Talk
The CLEO Book Club invited me to give a talk on Mississippi Hurricane Katrina women survivors. It was a pleasure to meet this group of Black women readers in Centreville which is right outside Washington DC. I was delighted to see these women walk into the room with...2022 Hurricane Season Series #8: Hurricane Ian is on the move!
This week Hurricane Ian caused catastrophic damage in Florida and the loss of life. Then the remnants of Ian headed toward the South, MidAtlantic, and Eastern corridor coastal communities. Post Tropical Storm Ian was furious with 40+mph winds that spun tornado...
