They are the blocks that infused the city with their culture, gifting what was theirs to give their city a sense of identity. Now, decades after sharing their food, music, and language, families are fighting to remain in the place they’ve always called home.

Longtime residents of Shaw, Reece's family is just one of many who are constantly forced to navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing neighborhood, where rising property values and new developments threaten their sense of identity and belonging. Through collaboration with Reece and her family, this project documents their daily life as they face the shifting realities of their community.

"We’re an average family trying to live through this whole situation, and we still try to be fly," Reece said. "We do. We still try to make sure we have our Uggs, our Jordans, and… and our North Faces on, but that shit hard... That shit hard."

Captions marked by "(R)" have been redacted for the family's safety. While the project is a collaboration between the photographer and the family, every photograph is an authentic moment, unless otherwise stated.