American Caribbean Chamber of Commerce
Kendra London
speaks on growing up in 5th Ward in this USA Today article. Click below to read more.
Houstonia
5th Ward Project Moving Up or Pushing Out Residents?
The pandemic also made it much harder for Fifth Ward residents to participate in Midway’s primary outreach mechanism—two virtual workshops held last October. Kendra London, a neighborhood activist who leads a group called the Circle Coalition, was concerned because she knew how many residents lacked internet access or devices to participate.
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Houston Chronicle
CBA Approved Despite Resident's Concerns
Today the village stood as one and did not back down.The vote is not the end of the fight! I want to thank all the members of the Circle Coalition that called in and spoke their truth. If you take care of the community the community will take care of you. #gentrification #disrespectful #circlecoalition #villagemindset
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Houston Chronicle
Listen Up Fifth Ward Residents
Midway and TIRZ 18 Board creating this development without the community's input is as disrespectful as someone coming into your home and not speaking and rearranging your furniture. #gentrification #disrespectful
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Stop TxDOT I-45 Walk
Additional Information
A big thank you to Stop TxDOT I-45 as we walked through the Fifth Ward Community to see how the proposed changes would affect the neighborhood. The displacement of the residents and businesses will be detrimental and people should be held accountable.
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Houston CW39
Our Afrikan Family addresses the concerns of the 5th Ward community.