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Two decades after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans still bears its mark—not just of devastation, but of the power dynamics that shaped its recovery. This powerful conversation dives into how frontline communities fought back for economic justice and how the hospitality industry became a lifeline for displaced workers. Featuring changemakers Martha Wiggins of Café Reconcile in New Orleans and Taj Eldridge of JFF, this session unpacks the hard lessons of Katrina and asks: How do we center workers in the fight for climate and economic justice as future crises loom? 

Rebuilding for the Future: Workforce Resilience on the East Coast