A rash of vandalism and graffiti defacing signs honoring African American figures is rattling residents in Pleasantville, a historic Black neighborhood in northeast Houston.
Pleasantville residents are concerned as the historic Black neighborhood is being vandalized with racial slurs near Judson Robinson Park.A rash of vandalism and graffiti is causing extreme concern among longtime residents of Pleasantville, a historic Black neighborhood in northeast Houston. They said some incidents have involved racial slurs and defacing of signs honoring Black figures in the community.
"The area was well-planned out. The homes were on slabs of foundation. They had underground sewers, so people didn't have big ditches in front of their houses. The houses were not cookie-cutter. You had a chance to pick what you wanted. We had schools, libraries, movie theaters, and grocery stores, so you didn't have to leave," Fontenot said.
After their annual Pleasantville reunion event on Oct. 7, she spotted the Judson Robinson Park sign defaced with black spray paint, damaging something meant to honor one of the area's influential Black figures. Fontenot said they're unable to wash the paint off, so the entire sign will have to be replaced.
"Especially in 2023 when everyone should be coming together to help one another because there's so much going on. We're praying for them if they have hate in their heart that is just malice," Regina Richmond said. "You think we're just going to look at the sign that someone distorted out of hatred, shenanigans, or ignorance? We're going to continue building the neighborhood and make it better," Andrew Moran said.
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