But if you head to that Independence Heights neighborhood address today, you wonโt find his home.
Independence Heights, the first municipality established by black Texans, was isolated from the rest of the city by Interstate 45 and the 610 Loop.
Once again, that could impact communities of color, including historic black neighborhoods like Independence Heights and the Fifth Ward, as plans call for demolishing homes and businesses to accommodate more roadway space.
The North Houston Highway Improvement Project is estimated to cost $7 billion and would add ramps, frontage roads and lanes for carpooling or transit, among other modifications.
โThe process of repeating a highway expansion that goes through a community, takes away homes and displaces people is not new,โ Blair said.