Katrina, Racism and the Media

It would seem that the media has played the role of friend to black america. The mainstream press has dutifully reported the charges of racism by former New Orleans residents. Numerous stories have covered poverty and race in america.
The black economist suspects that the sensationalized coverage of New Orleans is meant to detract focus from the tens of thousands of whites affected adversely by the storm. By making Katrina and its aftermath a "black issue" the fact the government failed all of citizens is wrapped in an obfuscating logic cycle of rascism.