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Bridge the Gulf

Time Periods: 21st Century, 2001-
Themes: Environment, Climate Justice

Bridge the Gulf is a citizen journalism and new-media initiative designed to help Gulf Coast communities convey their stories and their vision for a just, healthy and sustainable future.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, many endangered Gulf Coast communities felt their stories had been overlooked or misrepresented.

Climate Justice More Resources Ad | Zinn Education ProjectBridge the Gulf uses storytelling to promote cultural survival, environmental justice, and sustainable development in Gulf Coast communities.

The website includes interactive story and data maps, a blog called Voices from the Gulf and a video archive called Stories from the Gulf. [Description from website.]