99% Invisible Home on the Range
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Nov 15, 2023 
Durrance Daniels, a town council member from Lincoln Heights with deep family roots, joins local resident Alicia Franklin, who is raising her children amid the chaos. They share their experiences living near a police training range that disrupts daily life with constant gunfire. The conversation reveals the community's struggles with systemic inequality, historical challenges, and their ongoing fight to reclaim peace in their neighborhood. Activism is strong as residents advocate for change, highlighting the urgent need for safety and relief amid the noise.
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Roommate's Reaction
- Durrance Daniels' roommate was shocked by the constant gunfire during a Thanksgiving visit to Lincoln Heights.
- This experience made Daniels realize how abnormal the noise was, despite growing up with it.
Environmental Injustice
- The gunfire impacts a predominantly Black town, with police practicing there not even patrolling the area.
- This raises concerns of environmental injustice, suggesting the situation wouldn't exist in a wealthier, whiter community.
Founding of Lincoln Heights
- Black migrants founded Lincoln Heights, seeking autonomy and control over their lives and land.
- County officials hindered their plan for a 10-square-mile town, ultimately granting them less than one square mile.