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WSWCA condemns Midwood Investment and Development’s whitewashing of the Gloria Casarez mural and the complete disregard of ongoing negotiations with Gloria’s family, friends, and neighborhood advocacy groups.

Gloria, a Latinx civil rights leader, and activist, was Philadelphia's first director of the Mayor's Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Affairs and passed away in 2014 after a long battle with cancer. As a leader, she fought for social justice, affordable housing, racial justice, and anti-oppression. The mural stood as a beacon within Wash West of the many values she represents.

WSWCA’s mission is to protect and preserve the heritage of the community. Midwood’s undignified destruction of this iconic community symbol goes against everything WSWCA stands for.

Before the unfortunate events that took place today, WSWCA was working on establishing a task force that would bring a new eye on development projects in the neighborhood. The blatantly intentional act of disrespect for a community champion and disregard for the residents' voice only reinforces the need for WSWCA to identify opportunities and actions that would prevent the exploitation of our assets, deterioration of our culture, and history to remain unprotected.

“Engage. Find your voice. Expand your community”
- Gloria Casarez

Happy Holidays from Wash West Civic

Happy Holidays from Wash West Civic

The Clarence B. Moore House and the Dr. Joseph Lei

The Clarence B. Moore House and the Dr. Joseph Leidy House were built in 1890, both designed by Wilson Eyre. They were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and 1980, respectively.

Long live small streets. #washwest #smallstreet #p

Long live small streets. #washwest #smallstreet #philly

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