News Coverage
Coming soon ! First publication of 72 Burden Archive photographs, with historical essays from elders who were there
Introductory story about the public emergence of the Burden Archive:
Freedom West 50th Anniversary Event
first public show of Archive photos
first public show of Archive photos
This video shares highlights from 50th anniversary celebration of Freedom West Homes. The event recognized the families and community leaders who made the original vision and mission of Freedom West possible 50 years ago! Founded in 1973 in the wake of Urban Renewal, Freedom West was created to provide safe, affordable housing for low-income families of color returning to the Fillmore / Western Addition neighborhood. Using a co-op ownership model to enable housing stability, as well as educational and career support, for under-served populations to build multi-generational wealth in a high-cost high-opportunity city. Now 50 years since its founding, Freedom West celebrates the residents, community, government, and development partners who are working together to revitalize Freedom West and set it on a firm pathway to economic self-sustainability for the next 100 years!
CA Sen. Wiener receiving the first print issued from Burden Archive,
presented by Mattie Scott (left) and Landon Taylor (right) at the FW 50th