When Hurricane Katrina hit the US city of New Orleans,approximately what percentage of the poor people affected by the storm were African-American?

A) 25%
B) 50%
C) 70%
D) 90%

Hurricane Katrina

A devastating Category 5 hurricane that struck the Gulf Coast of the United States in August 2005, causing widespread destruction and significant loss of life.

African-American

An ethnic group in the United States with ancestral roots in Africa, primarily those whose ancestors were forcibly brought to America through the transatlantic slave trade.

New Orleans

A culturally rich city in the state of Louisiana, known for its distinctive music, Creole cuisine, unique dialect, and being the birthplace of jazz.