Week # Air Date, 9/19/2005
Scope and Contents
Segment #1: ESSAY: HURRICANE KATRINA
Latino USA's Maria Hinojosa shares how the destruction left by Hurricane Katrina sparked memories of September 11th' (SELF'CONTAINED 2:49)
Segment #2: SURVIVOR 3-WAY
Latino USA's Maria Hinojosa speaks with Hurricane Katrina Survivors Nicolas Castellanos and Jose Torres Tama. (Self-contained 4:42)
Segment #3: HONDURAN/SALVADORAN SURVIVORS
Latino USA's Maria Hinojosa speaks Honduran Ambassador Norman Garcia on the status of Honduran survivors in Louisiana. (SELF'CONTAINED 3:04)
Segment #4: MEXICO CITY EARTHQUAKE ANNIVERSARY
History is full of stories of cities destroyed by natural disasters. But in most of our lifetimes it's a rare occurrence. New Orleans is the most recent and perhaps most personal example. But more people were-probably killed in Mexico City's Giant earthquake of September 1985. The destruction and subsequent reconstruction of buildings, services and lives changed Mexico City, one of the world's largest urban centers, forever. Latino USA's Franc Contreras reports from the Mexican capital. (3:08)
Segment #5: LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE
They're troubadours with a strong social message, and Mexico's top selling Norteno band. As part of our year long series 'Los Grandes de Mexico,' a look at Mexico's most influential musical personalities. Latino USA correspondent Brenda de Anda tells the story of the so'called 'people's idol's,' 'Los idolos del pueblo,' Los Tigres del Norte. (7:26)
Dates
- Creation: 9/19/2005
Repository Details
Part of the Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin Repository
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