The city of Tempe is renaming some streets and parks after learning their original names have ties to the KKK. A committee proposed honoring pioneers and activists through the renaming process. MORE ⬇️
TEMPE, AZ — The city of Tempe is renaming some streets and parks after learning their original names have ties to the KKK.Possibly taking the place of Redden Park is Michelle Brooks-Totress Park.
Brooks-Totress was described by her daughter and her sister, Yolanda Potter, as someone who never stopped giving.The local activist was essential to bringing the Juneteenth celebration to Tempe. “If you wear your hair naturally, if you wear your hair in braids, if you have relaxed hair like my hair is, you can't be discriminated against or denied promotional opportunities,” said Potter.
“We are just trying to pick up where she left off, so really just reminding her grandkids of the work she did and the things that she taught us all,” said Totress.
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