The San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art will showcase a new exhibit to shed light on Black communities displaced or erased by discriminatory practices.
“San Diego’s Lost Neighborhoods” which opened Thursday at the San Diego History Center, shows how practices such as redlining and freeway construction have divided or totally eradicated communities with predominantly Black residents.
“The loss of these neighborhoods meant the loss of generational homes, thriving businesses, and vital cultural spaces,” said Gaidi Finnie, executive director of the African American museum. “By helping bring these stories forward, we honor the resilience of those who endured displacement and ensure that future generations of San Diegans understand both the cost of that loss and the strength of the communities who lived here.”…