In Ensley, a historic Birmingham neighborhood shaped by industry, culture, and resilience, community leaders are working to build a Black Arts District that honors the past while creating new opportunities for the future.
Organizers say the effort is about more than art. It is about reclaiming Ensley’s legacy, challenging long-held stereotypes, and investing in a community that has endured decades of disinvestment.
“We’re able to work with a community that’s really dope,” said Jahman Hill, co-organizer of the Black Arts District. “People think it’s dangerous. We want to find out how we can reshape those narratives.”…