Name: Hurricane Katrina: Superdome Poem
Duration: 120
Description: New Orleans poet Shelton “Shakespear” Alexander performs an original poem about his experience taking shelter at the Superdome during Hurricane Katrina.

New Orleans poet Shelton “Shakespear” Alexander performs an original poem about his experience taking shelter at the Superdome during Hurricane Katrina.

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Hurricane Katrina: Superdome Poem

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