Endya Carter is a fashion model born, raised, and based in New Orleans, and she was 8 years old when Hurricane Katrina made landfall in August 2005. Endya share her story of a family surviving the aftermath of the storm from the Superdome in New Orleans to the Astrodome in Houston. Note: This chapter contains discussions of mental health, trauma, and sexual assault. Viewer discretion is advised. “Weathering the Storm” is a powerful limited series marking the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina as both a history lesson and as a living, ongoing story. Through the voices of survivors, artists, and frontline leaders, this series traces how a city drowned by government failure, systemic racism, and environmental neglect sparked a rebirth of Black culture, resistance, and joy. It is a story of grief—and of power. Learn more about our commemoration efforts for the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina: https://katrina20.com