The Renaissance House of Terrell Heights
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The Renaissance House of Terrell Heights is a non-profit organization in Fort Worth, Texas dedicated to preserving the history and public memory of the historically Black neighborhood of Terrell Heights. The organization was founded by Dr. Jennifer Giddings Brooks and Marnese Barksdale Elder with the mission of supporting health and community history for residents of the 76104 ZIP Code.[1]
Terrell Heights
Located in Fort Worth's Historic Southside neighborhood, the community of Terrell Heights is the first historically Black middle-class neighborhood in the city.[2] The community received a historic marker in 2019 that celebrated the impact of Terrell Heights-native, and the first Black millionaire in Texas, William "Gooseneck Bill" McDonald.[3] The Renaissance House of Terrell Heights began serving the community in February 2024 after purchasing and remodeling the home of May Pearl Flint, the widow of William McDonald.[4]