Sandbranch: a Deep-rooted Community by Claudia Heymach

Sandbranch is a community outside of Dallas that hasn’t had running water or well water for decades, but the residents refuse to leave. Founded by former slaves, it used to be a thriving town of over 500 people. In the 1980s, its wells were contaminated. The residents have been fighting for running water ever since. Now, led by a pastor, an environmental lawyer, and past and present residents of the community, Sandbranch is on the brink of change. Producer: Claudia Heymach featuring: Eugene Keahey, Mary Nash, John Wiley Price, Mark McPherson, Ivory Hall, Chess Jones, and the choir of Mt Zion baptist church. Special Thanks: Carol Francois, Clay Jenkins, Edward Shore, the residents of Sandbranch, Catherine Girardeau, Jackson Roach, and Jake Warga. Music: Music used (Title(s), Artist, Album. Include links and permissions) From freesound.org: Slow Sad Tones by TJ Mothy freesound.org/people/TJ%20Mothy/sounds/92734/ Wind Howl 2 by swiftoid freesound.org/people/swiftoid/sounds/117610/