There’s a great deal of disturbance in this country and how black feel about what happened in Katrina, and, you know, many of the comics, many of performers are in Las Vegas and New Orleans trying to raise money for what happened there.
Meaning of the quote
This quote by actor Michael Richards is about the unrest and sadness felt by many Black people in the United States after the devastating Hurricane Katrina. Many comedians and performers have traveled to Las Vegas and New Orleans to try and raise money to help those affected by the disaster.
About Michael Richards
Michael Richards is an American actor and former stand-up comedian best known for playing the iconic Cosmo Kramer on the hit sitcom Seinfeld. He has had a varied career in TV and film, though his Kramer role remains his most famous. Despite a career-altering racist tirade in 2006, Richards has continued to work in the industry and remains a beloved figure to many Seinfeld fans.
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