Commentary: When "Good Intentions" Risk Asking the Old Fourth Ward to Carry Another Burden
For generations, the Old Fourth Ward, today formally known as Ward 2, has been far more than just a neighborhood. It has been the historic heart of Annapolis' African American community, where generations of families built churches, businesses, institutions, and lives while preserving one of the area's oldest historically Black communities through decades of change. Our families that remained did more than preserve a neighborhood. Our families preserved a legacy that continues to shape the identity of Annapolis today. Related: A Look Back: Redistricting Efforts and The Historic Old Fourth Ward Our legacy deserves more than recognition during commemorative events. It deserves consideration whenever public policy is developed. On July 1, the City of Annapolis is scheduled to implement permit-only residential parking within Residential Parking District 4, which includes the historic Old Fourth Ward. At first glance, the change may appear to be a ro...
