MIAMI'S NOTORIOUS PORK 'N' BEANS PROJECTS NOW COMPLETELY GONE / THEN AND NOW
Apr 7, 2026•Channel
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Published2 months ago
Duration8:26
Video IDJOF2IPKqZz4
Languageen-US
CategoryPeople & Blogs
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video
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Views9K
Likes340
Comments64
Engagement Rate4.51%
Likes per 100 views3.80
Comments per 1K views7.15
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The official name of the "Pork and Beans" project in Miami is Liberty Square. Located in the Liberty City neighborhood, it was established in 1937 as the first public housing project for Black residents in the Southern United States. They had become a haven for violent crimes, and gang activity. They were regularly featured on the show first 48 for their gang related murders.The nickname originated from the orange color the doors were painted, which resembled pork and beans.