Two Decades of Transition and Tension
The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 24, 1985
Brief history of racial tension over the past several decades of the rising cost of real estate.
Neighborhood is ‘Ticking Time Bomb,’ Goode Tells Judge
The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 24, 1985
Racial tension increases could lead to violence, says Mayor Goode.
400 Protest at Home of Blacks in S.W. Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 21, 1985
Rumors about how much people pay for property cause even more racial tension on the 2500 block of S. 61st St.
Lending A Hand To The Uninsured
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Community Relations Office
Mayor Lifts Emergency, Issues Plan
Philadelphia Inquirer, January 4, 1986
State of Emergency, which banned gathering in groups of 4 or more, in SW Phila due to racial tension is lifted.
For One Family Nights of Fear Are Routine
The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 4, 1986
How the Mayor’s State of Emergency affects one family.
Protest Held at 2D Home 200 Go to Block in SW Phila
The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 22, 1985
Protests continue against one family.
Crisis Declared in City Goode Fears Strife in SW Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 23, 1985
“Imminent danger of civil disobedience” led to the state of emergency.
Couple Braced for Bigotry, but SW Phila Shocks Them
The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 23, 1985
SW Philadelphia does not welcome this new couple to the neighborhood.
50 Rally to Protest Demonstration in SW Phila
The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 22, 1985
50 protesters show up in support of the racism shown to a black couple new to the neighborhood.
Black Couple Decides to Leave Neighborhood
The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 26, 1985
One couple can’t take the discrimination anymore.
Why a Black Couple Wants Out: “We Have to Look at Our Safety”
The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 26, 1985
The black couple was discriminated against so much they wanted to move out of the house they just bought and moved into.
34 Charged for Defying SW Phila Protest Ban
The Philadelphia Inquirer, December 1, 1985
Anti-racism protesters are arrested due to the ban against protesting
Blaze Chars Home Bought by Blacks
The Philadelphia Inquirer, December 13, 1985
A suspicious fire breaks out in the newly purchased home of one Southwest Philadelphia couple.
Four Charged in Arson in SW Phila
The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 8, 1986
4 white men were charged with arrested and charged with setting fire to a local black couples home.
A Block Built on Caring Pride is King In Kingsessing for Residents of S. 51st
The Philadelphia Inquirer, August 28, 1988
Community members talk about why they take pride in their neighborhood.
Taking Back Their Street- Take 2
The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 31, 1991
A local child is killed during a drug deal turned violent. Despite this, the community vows to reclaim their neighborhood.
In Kingsessing, Fun Must Go On
The Philadelphia Inquirer, August 18, 1996
Neighborhood block-parties continue, despite recent violence.
The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 6, 1998
2nd Community Center opens in area, compliments the first and offers more options for more diversity.
The Philadelphia Inquirer, August 16, 1996
Community member’s reflections of the “good old days.”
In honor of Black History Month: Secrets of Black Philadelphia – South Philadelphia
Links:
www.clarkpark.info
http://www.southwestcdc.org/
