Young Professionals Take On Leadership Role

A long awaited answer to a call for a new generation of leadership has emerged with great force and determination to pick up the causes and civil right issues started a generation ago. This movement of young professionals mastered in degrees of all academic disciplines are focused on Up-Holding the constitutional rights of all citizens, especially those affected by hurricane Katrina.

However, as some old folk say that the Lord work it for the good of all things, well, I must say, the lack of government response regarding hurricane Katrina must have disgusted a lot of young folks. They have pulled up their sleeves and degrees to action, mobilizing their efforts to confront injustices with a brass knuckle. Yet, their brillant approach at dealing with officails who fail to rise to the oath of their office, failing to uphold the rights of all citizen is being highly recognized in a video series put together by Moving Forward Gulf Coast, Inc

NOLA.Tv commend the works of Moving Forward Gulf Coast, Inc, and respectfully, we will continue our series of young professionals who are leading the way within social organiztions, political offices, educational institutions, economic empowering groups and so forth.

It is important that we encourage these young people for having brave and bold attitudes to fix government. It is equally appreciated that they are willing to do the hard and necessary work to bring about a brighter future for all. With that said, I commend you.

So heres what Moving Forward Gulf Coast, Inc has to say about the efforts to Recover and Restore.

RECOVER & RESTORE
Video-Advocacy Series
Episode 1: The fight for affordable housing in
New Orleans post-Katrina

Moving Forward Gulf Coast, Inc.
Phone 985-643-6186
Fax 985-643-6118
trap@movingforwardgc.org
www.movingforwardgc.org

Moving Forward Gulf Coast, Inc. releases Episode 1 of its Recover & Restore Series: The fight for affordable housing in New Orleans post-Katrina. The Recover & Restore series is a video advocacy project providing Gulf Coast residents with information relating to key issues in rebuilding. The Recover and Restore Series documents issues that have been identified by residents and community groups throughout the Gulf Coast and relays viable solutions to various problems faced by survivors throughout the Katrina Diaspora. The first episode, explores efforts in Louisiana being undertaken to allow, not only homeowners, but also renters, to return home.

Through resident's testimony and expert examination Episode 1:The fight for affordable housing in New Orleans post-Katrina, examines three main issues concerning the right to return home. These issues include: 1) Wrongful Evictions; 2) The 'Road Home' plan for renters?”; 3) The fight for Public Housing. The episode ends with the introduction of House Resolution (HR) 1227, the “Gulf Coast Housing Recovery Act of 2007”. As with this episode, the remaining films will also focus on policy reinforcement and/or Policy change.

Moving Forward is working to recover those displaced by the Hurricanes and restore them to their homes. While recovery information may be available to hurricane victims, it is not always accessible. “Our main goal is to facilitate the bringing of resources to communities in need, by providing Hurricane survivors with the information they need in a straightforward and user-friendly manner”, says series Executive Producer, Trupania Bonner.

The final draft will be available on DVD and will include viable resources for residents in the extras section of the DVD.

Subsequent installments will include the following topics: FEMA Recoupment, Immigrant Justice, Contractor Fraud, Recovery School Systems, Indigent Health care Services in the Gulf Coast, Current Criminal Justice System, Environmental Health and Justice for Brown Communities, Mortal Recovery, and Prisoner’s Rights.

For more information, visit www.movingforwardgc.org. To make a donation to the project or to request a free copy of Episode 1: The fight for affordale housing in New Orleans post-Katrina, please email your name and address to trap@movingforwardgc.org or call (985) 643-6186.


MOVING FORWARD GULF COAST, INC. is a Louisiana based nonprofit organization founded and led by Gulf Coast natives, who work closely with families to rebuild their lives and rebuild a better Gulf Coast. By providing long-term community development, environmental advocacy and family restoration through projects, programs, and partnerships, Moving Forward is honoring our commitment to help rebuild the Gulf Coast.



Moving Forward Gulf Coast, Inc.
Phone 985-643-6186
Fax 985-643-6118
trap@movingforwardgc.org
www.movingforwardgc.org