Farish Street Historic District was once the heartbeat of black Mississippi’s civic culture life. When people speak about the district in downtown Jackson today, they tend to focus on crime and abandoned storefronts. Despite the public outcry over efforts to transform Farish Street into Jackson’s entertainment district (Farish Street), Farish is still a vibrant neighborhood with dedicated residents who fight to preserve its history and place while also fighting for the preservation of the community. Here are a few._x000D