Eco-Equity? Houston Finally Prioritizes People of Color When Building Flood Protections The new controversial plan no longer gives funds to the city’s richest neighborhoods first. Ayana Byrd Jul 27, 2020 1:15PM ET
Digital Museums Document Houston Following Hurricane Harvey The open-access archives also explore how racism made the storm harder for Black and Latinx Houstonians. Ayana Byrd Sep 3, 2019 2:01PM EDT
Congress Investigates EPA For Refusing NASA's Help After Hurricane Harvey The space agency offered to assess air pollution caused by the storm—and was essentially told “No, thank you.” Ayana Byrd Mar 7, 2019 11:39AM EST
Race, Class Impact Houston Resisdents' Recovery From Hurricane Harvey A year after the storm, many Black and Latinx Houstonians are still unable to safely live in their homes. Ayana Byrd Sep 4, 2018 1:40PM ET
Houston Still Struggling to Rebuild on Eve of Hurricane Season The 2018 hurricane season begins in just one week, and homeowners and government officials in Houston are still scrambling to recover from the havoc of last year’s Hurricane Harvey. Ayana Byrd May 23, 2018 1:08PM EDT
Houston and Puerto Rico Unprepared for Upcoming Hurricane Season Amid housing and financial concerns, residents face the possibility of new storms from a disadvantaged position. Ayana Byrd Apr 26, 2018 1:59PM EDT
