Red Cross criticized for not sharing, others
Tags: red crossThe article "Despite Katrina efforts, Red Cross draws criticism" has a round-up of the criticism. Some groups want the Red Cross to share part of the $1 billion in donations they've received for Katrina. And, some want them to get involved in rebuilding efforts rather than just relief.
The "Black Leadership Forum" also plays the race card, saying the RC provided more aid in white neighborhoods than black. The RC responds that they were able to get into the former more easily, which makes sense.
There was a dispute at a relief center in Georgia. Some people encountered busy phone lines.
