This dedication ceremony took place in the heart of Houston’s historic Third Ward, at the site of the Houston Housing Authority’s first development, which opened in 1947.
Get organized and transform your home with these Insider DealsCreated by local artists Armando Castelan and Black Cassidy, the mural aims to draw attention to one of today’s most pressing social justice issues:The artwork, produced in collaboration with a national coalition of social justice organizations, serves as a visual and emotional representation of the ongoing exploitation of incarcerated labor under the 13th Amendment’s exception clause.
The mural features 14-year-old Edrick Earl Rhodes II, a rising star in the community. Edrick’s story symbolizes the connection between the past, present, and future.Born into a life of frequent relocations before settling in Cuney Homes, Edrick’s passion for math and science, inspired by his uncle Cedric, an engineer and entrepreneur, has already earned him recognition, including a showcase at the Houston Children’s Museum.
“I’m just being me,” has been the students’ humble response to being featured in the mural, hoping that the artwork will inspire others to recognize the importance of community progress and historical awareness.Moriah Ballard joined the KPRC 2 digital team in the fall of 2021. Prior to becoming a digital content producer in Southeast Texas and a Houstonian, Moriah was an award-winning radio host in her hometown of Lorain, Ohio, and previously worked as a producer/content creator in Cleveland.
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