Houston Family Land Justice Project

03/06/2025

"City of Portland, Prosper Portland to pay $2 million, give land to Black descendants in Albina case."

Settlement acknowledges "systemic discrimination” in urban renewal that destroyed nearly 300 homes in historically Black neighborhood during the 1960s-70s.

30/05/2025

Gov. Bob Ferguson signs $300K budget for Washington state study on reparations for descendants of U.S. chattel slavery.

15/05/2025

New Article Out Today, May 14, 2025 by the Renton Reporter!

"New state law inspired by Renton family’s fight for land justice: The Houston Eminent Domain Fairness Act is a new state law 60 years in the making."

The Houston Eminent Domain Fairness Act is a new state law 60 years in the making.

13/05/2025

Great Photo Uncle Edward! 💛
"The Houston brothers John and Jim with other family members Shaylynn and Monica at the State Capitol. Seen with Senator Bob Hasakawa , Gov. Bob Ferguson and some darn good friends."
James Houston

12/05/2025

Seattle Times Article Out Today, May 12, 2025
"WA Bill Inspired by Renton Family’s Reparations Quest Signed Into Law"

Signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday, the new Washington law was inspired by the story of John Houston, who said his parents were coerced to sell their land in 1968.

12/05/2025

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The Houston Family Land Justice Project witnessed Governor Ferguson sign and enact Senate Bill 5142 The Houston Eminent Domain Fairness Act! This is a very Exciting and Monumental day for the Houston Family. Channel 5 will be covering today's bill signing along with 2 more articles being published today from the Seattle Times and the Renton Reporter! Thank You Everyone for your continued support for Land Justice! 💚

Governor Bob Ferguson holds a bill signing ceremony at the State Capitol.

12/05/2025

Governor Ferguson is signing SB5142 TODAY in Olympia!! What a win and an incredible piece of history for the Houston Family Legacy! Our fight isn’t over, BUT this will stop school districts from harming other families in the future!!

02/05/2025

The Houston Family Land Justice Project is patiently waiting on the investigation into the Houston Land that was taken in 1968 by Eminent Domain. Watch at the end of the video where, John Wayne Houston continues our fight for Land Justice.

24/04/2025

Congratulations John Wayne Houston on receiving the Edwin T. Pratt "People's Advocate Award" at the Day of Remembrance: Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy and Community Trailblazers Ceremony - “Honoring the Past, Empowering the Future”

https://www.thefactsnewspaper.com/post/a-day-of-remembrance-honoring-dr-king-s-legacy-and-community-trailblazers

10/04/2025

Senate Bill 5142 - The Houston Eminent Domain Fairness Act PASSES the House!

The Washington State House of Representatives convenes for floor debate on pending legislation, including SB 5202 (Judicial orders), SB 5414 (Social equity

26/03/2025

Watch With Us Live, Tomorrow Morning!!! Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Senate Bill - 5142 - The Houston Eminent Domain Fairness Act will be in Executive Session in the House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee.

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Executive Session: E2SSB 5098: Restricting the possession of weapons on the premises of state or local public buildings, parks or playground facilities where

22/03/2025

New Article out today! 03/21/2025
"Threat of eminent domain made them sell — now Renton family wants justice" 💛

Real Change By Guy Oron | March 21, 2025 John Houston remembers an almost idyllic childhood growing up on his family’s land in the eastern Renton highlands, with his days spent wandering the woods and taking care of the family’s pigs, chickens and cows. It all went away when he was 15, when his ...