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Our Mission
We are committed to preserving the rich history and culture of the Hayti community while ensuring its future is one of equity, opportunity, and inclusion. We strive to foster economic empowerment, create spaces for Black-owned businesses, and ensure that current residents have access to the resources, opportunities, and ownership necessary to thrive. Our goal is to prevent the erasure of Hayti’s legacy and protect its residents from displacement and gentrification.
Commitment to
Staying Woke
We are not opposed to development -- we are opposed to disruption. For too long, Black communities like Hayti have carried the burden of displacement and disinvestment. Real progress means building with us, not over us. Staying woke is about being aware, being rooted in truth, and rejecting the false idea that awareness is wrong. Durham can grow, but it must grow without repeating the mistakes of its past.
Development pressures continue to threaten the heart of Hayti. Factions that prioritize profit over people seek to rezone, gentrify, and push out longtime residents and businesses. Hayti Reborn stands firmly against these efforts.
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We advocate for:
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Equitable Development: Development that reflects the needs and desires of the community, not outside interests.
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Affordable Housing Protections: Safeguards that prevent displacement of Black families and renters.
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Accountability in Development Deals: Transparency and fairness in public-private partnerships that use community land or resources.
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Community-Led Solutions: Ensuring Hayti residents are at the table, not on the menu.
