Westwood’s Fight to Preserve Sacred Ground | Richmond News

Richmond’s Historic Westwood, birthed over 150 years ago by Black families including those freed from slavery, is finally getting the recognition it deserves — after decades of neglect and threats of demolition. Once home to Arthur Ashe’s mother and former mayor Dwight Jones, this resilient neighborhood has stood strong despite condemned wells, segregated schools, and now, rising property values that lure developers. With a new city council resolution calling for a community-driven preservation plan, residents are rallying to protect their sacred ground — not just from bulldozers, but from erasure — setting a powerful precedent for historic neighborhoods everywhere. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/723425e848d4369f