Exploring the lessons of Katrina

On the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a look at the impact of the disaster on the way race is perceived. Midmorning's guests say the response proves America is not as color blind as some might think.

Guests

• David Dante Troutt: Editor of "After the Storm: Black Intellectuals Explore the Meaning of Hurricane Katrina." He is professor of law at Rutgers Law School.
• Cheryl Harris: Professor of law at UCLA, specializing in constitutional law, civil rights and employment discrimination, and a contributor to "After the Storm."

Resources

• About David Dante Troutt
• About Cheryl Harris