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American Caribbean Chamber of Commerce

Kendra London

speaks on growing up in 5th Ward in this USA Today article.  Click below to read more.

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Community Garden

Providing Healthy Options To Our Residents

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.


Click here to read the article.


Boss Up Houston Network

Check out this video about the gentrification going on in 5th Ward.

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.


Click here to read the article.


I-45 Expansion Impact

The I-45 expansion will displace 1079 homes, 2 schools, 5 places of worship, and 344 businesses. Hear from 13 of the tens of thousands of people who will be impacted.


Click here to hear other stories in the community or visit I45expansionimpacts.org.

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