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South End
20th Century

Abolition, Civil Rights, Social Activism

Helen Morton (1898-1991), a South End activist, transformed from social worker to political activist, playing a key role in the creation of Villa Victoria.
South End
20th Century

Abolition, Civil Rights, Social Activism

Latino residents founded IBA in 1968 to develop Villa Victoria, a cultural and economic hub in the South End. Activist Paula Oyola (1938-2013) was pivotal in its creation.