The family of Josephine Wright, who passed away at 94, has settled a legal dispute with a developer over their ancestral land in Hilton Head, South Carolina. The settlement recognizes the family's ownership of the land, which had been in their possession since the Civil War. The developer, Bailey Point Investments, had sued Wright for encroachment, but the terms of the settlement require the company to cease contacting the family about acquiring the land, fix a roof on the property, put up a privacy fence, and provide landscaping. The property, a gathering spot for generations of Wright's family, holds significant sentimental value beyond its monetary worth.
Black families are facing challenges in maintaining ancestral land due to informal ownership arrangements, leading to vulnerability to predatory developers and heirs' property hunters. Legal experts and organizations are working to help families gain clear title to their land and preserve generational wealth. Despite facing constant offers from developers, these families are determined to hold on to their land, which holds deep emotional and historical significance for them.
Josephine Wright, a 94-year-old Hilton Head native who fought a legal battle with a developer to preserve her family's ancestral land, has passed away. The high-profile dispute drew support from celebrities like Snoop Dogg, Kyrie Irving, and Tyler Perry. The legal battle stemmed from a lawsuit filed by a neighboring development company, claiming encroachment on their land. Ms. Wright's legacy as a pillar of strength and commitment to justice will be remembered, and her story garnered widespread attention and support.
Josephine Wright, the 94-year-old Hilton Head Island woman who fought a legal battle to keep her family’s ancestral land, has passed away. Wright's family announced her peaceful transition on January 7, surrounded by loved ones. She had been in a legal dispute with a property developer over a 1.8-acre parcel of land that had been in her husband's family since the Civil War. Media mogul Tyler Perry, who had supported Wright in her fight, expressed his sadness at her passing and had been helping her after a tree fell and damaged her home. Wright's funeral will be held on January 13 at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Hilton Head Island.
Takao Shito, a 73-year-old Japanese farmer, has been protesting for over 50 years to stay on his ancestral land in the middle of Narita airport. Despite the noise and pollution caused by the airport, Shito remains committed to his cause, which has become the longest-running social movement in Japanese history. The airport was met with opposition from local farmers who resented being pushed off their land, leading to decades of violent protests. Shito's commitment has strained relationships in his community, but he remains determined to keep farming his ancestral land, even though the airport is here to stay.
Takao Shito, a 73-year-old Japanese farmer, refuses to leave his ancestral land in the middle of Narita airport, despite the noise and pollution caused by planes flying overhead. The construction and continued presence of the airport have been met with opposition from local farmers, leading to decades of protests and occasional violence. Shito's commitment to his cause has strained relationships in his community, but he remains determined to farm his ancestral land, even though the airport is here to stay.
