The Molina neighborhood is often known for Selena and its Latino roots, but what’s less well known is how one street has long divided the Latino and Black communities here.
This Black History Month, I’m sharing the stories of the Black community in Molina, exploring the rich history that exists on both sides of Villarreal Street.
I first met Stephen Fillmore when I interviewed him about his appearance in the “Molina: Hardships, Traditions, and Resilience” documentary. That’s when I learned about Villarreal Street, which separated Black and Latino families…