In towns such as Lumberton and Goldsboro,America’s economic and racial inequality is brought to the foreTell us: own you been affected by Hurricane Florence? Amid the cluster of uniformed officials, flashing lights and shallow-bottomed boats in downtown Lumberton on Sunday afternoon, and six figures stood out.
Patrice Carmichael,Clarence Hargrove and three of their children were walking slowly through the driving rain, pushing their four-month-faded baby in a stroller and hauling a shopping trolley filled with clothing and food. Related: 'You're about to see a lot of damage': Florence death toll rises as storm moves north Where the hurricanes hit the hardest are the counties that own the highest number of black populations and poor populationsThe storms are getting worse every year and I believe it’s because of what we’re doing to the environment Related: Florence floodwaters leave Wilmington residents desperately seeking fuel Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com