The Sandtown-Winchester community in West Baltimore, once vibrant and culturally rich, is currently facing significant challenges highlighted by the closure of its recreation center in 2021. Tracey Malone, the community's executive director, reflects on the deep connections among residents and the ongoing decline since the murder of Freddie Gray in 2015, which sparked national attention. Despite the colorful murals surrounding the center, Malone emphasizes the longing for hope and change in a neighborhood still grappling with loss and disinvestment.
"Sandtown-Winchester community is a loving community. It is a community where neighbors care for each other, you know each other," Malone said.
"Where's the hope? Ten years later, we're still standing here, and where's the hope? Where's the change?" said Malone.
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