New Orleanians with ties to Jamaica react to Hurricane Melissa’s destruction

Powerful Hurricane Melissa left a trail of destruction across Jamaica and Cuba.

Some in the New Orleans area are now doing everything they can to help, while others feel the pain on a personal level.

“I am hurting for my countrymen; I’m hurting for my country. It’s significant, significant devastation and loss,” said Keisha Lawla. She operates Boswell’s Jamaican Grill on Tulane Avenue…

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