As The Hood Goes, So Goes The World
The near east side of Columbus, Ohio, more recently known as the King-Lincoln District, is an area of historical importance in the city. The historically black community was once a thriving area of town until the construction of I-71, which cut off access to downtown.
Poindexter Village was one of the first federally funded apartment complexes in the nation. It was once one of the cornerstones of the community but has recently been at the center of talk about being demolished. The stage has already been set, as several smaller apartment complexes in the area have been knocked down and replaced with upscale condos.
Poindexter Village is a representation of the future for people of color in my city and indeed my country. If we do not collectively stand together now and fight for what we have, we will no longer have anything to fight for. As the King-Lincoln District goes so goes the rest of our nation. In the words of the late great Dr. Martin Luther King, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
