A major roadway in Houston’s Fifth Ward may sit atop as many as 100 unaccounted sets of human remains, according to a new report.
Lockwood Drive was built through the historic Evergreen Negro Cemetery, a burial site for some of Houston’s earliest Black residents that was partially cleared during mid-20th century construction. The discovery—originally reported by KPRC2—is raising renewed questions about how the city will respond and whether more should be done to address the legacy of the burial site.
“I take pride in legacy. After your family member passes away, you want somebody to be able to take on the project that you started and keep that legacy and mission going,” said Zanitra Wells, a preservation advocate and descendant of family members buried in Evergreen…