23rd Street

Redlining's profound impact on poverty-stricken neighborhoods is frequently overshadowed, despite the evident visual markers of its devastating consequences, such as blight, abandoned homes, and neglected schools. Today, these low-income black communities and their resilient residents navigate a contrasting reality—a juxtaposition of trauma and triumph, scarcity and resourcefulness, individualism, and communal unity. These homes, featured within my collection "MLK Blvd," symbolize the intricate layers of this dichotomy. Each one stands as a structural effigy, bearing witness to the legacy of redlining—some left abandoned and forsaken, while others stand restored and reborn. These powerful symbols encapsulate the resilience and struggles of communities still striving for equitable opportunities and a brighter future.