Udin Heads Effort to Block Freedom Corner Takeover

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On June 29, at a Juneteenth Celebration devoted to "saving" Freedom Corner, SaIa Udin, former city councilman and chairman of the Freedom Corner Committee, led an assembly against this transfer of ownership.

"I hope the church community, especially in the Hill'District, will take responsibility (for Freedom Corner) now until forever," said Udin.

"The money was raised by individuals who had a commitment to'civil rights and for the community to regain complete ownership is important," said [Tim Stevens]. "That does not mean the city would not be able to give some government support, but the control should be in the hands of the citizens."

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Udin Heads Effort to Block Freedom Corner Takeover

Pittsburgh City Council is currently seeking to gain control of the Hill District's historic site, Freedom...

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