“At her kitchen table she pulls out an old map from the Navarro County Historical Society and traces her finger from one town name to the next, including several old black communities. “These communities don’t exist no more,” she says. “Babylon, no more. Bethel, no more. Round Prairie’s about gone. Porter’s Bluff, it’s gone.” From…
Excerpts from Original, Twelve Years a Slave: Narrative of Solomon Northup, a Citizen of New-York, Kidnapped in Washington City in 1841, & Rescued in 1853: Electronic Edition. Solomon Northup (b. 1808) I came across this interesting roundtable discussion in the NY Times An Essentially American Narrative A Discussion of Steve McQueen’s Film ‘12 Years a…
I am not always happy with the “outsider” label, but it is outside in the sense that it is more pure than most of the art we digest. But all of these artists are prophets.
That should never have happened. The destruction of Macy’s (formerly known as Foley’s), is a stab in this antiquarian’s heart. Not just because I like old things and am sentimental. I own all of that and try to make some use of that disposition. Lot of articles go on and on about fond memories of…
What is neighborhood planning? It is a process that affirms community and residents. It is a process that enables leaders to learn from residents and vice versa. It is a way to develop a shared vision. It places all concerned residents, stakeholders, and govenrment leaders on a level playing field, working together to turn problems…
“The state’s explosive growth during the past decade was fueled by a boom in its minority population, which accounted for 89 percent of the total increase in population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Hispanics alone accounted for 65 percent of the state’s growth over the last 10 years.” More than 90% of 5th Street…
ACDDC is a cutting edge non-profit firm committed to green building, affordable housing, sustainable design and planning services. They will be sharing their award-winning expertise and leading the 5th street community workshop on September 14. Watch the video to see them in action. Come out to learn more and get involved in community-based design and…
This is Mrs. McNott (left) and Ms. Conchita Jaloma (right) administering a community survey. A resident of 5th Street for more than 40 years, Ms. Jaloma is a Planning Project Task Force member. She was part of the struggle to get 5t Street paved, to turn Mud Road in to Guadalupe Street, and the 3-decade…