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Freedman’s Town
Historically, Houston’s Fourth Ward was a stronghold of African-American culture, and the community was anchored by its churches. But the area sits between Montrose and downtown Houston, so it has been experiencing gentrification. As the historic churches disappear, the sense of community fades. Alma Vescovi reports.
aired: April 30, 2010
length: 13 minutes
produced by: Alma Vescovi
interviewees: Lue Williams and Sally Wickers
music by:
theme music by: Joelle Zigman
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