Reparative justice is more than a phrase.
Here’s what it means at Transform 1012. Swipe to learn more.
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Transform 1012 is reimagining a former Ku Klux Klan auditorium in Fort Worth, TX, as The Fred Rouse Center for Arts and Community Healing—turning a monument to hate into a beacon of truth-telling, reparative justice, and liberation.
Founded by eight grassroots organizations and joined by the Fred Rouse Foundation in 2022, our coalition brings together leaders in the arts, social justice, and design. Together we are building a vibrant cultural hub that honors the life of Mr. Fred Rouse, a Black father lynched in Fort Worth in 1921, while returning resources to the communities once targeted by the KKK.
The Fred Rouse Center will house arts and social justice organizations, youth programs, mutual aid spaces, and more—intentionally designed to uplift, inspire, and serve. Pre-construction is underway now, with doors opening in 2027.
Support our mission: follow the link in bio to donate or volunteer.
Photos: Ken Sparks, KP Wilska and Daniel Banks
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1,000 voices for transformation.
What started as a vision to reclaim space at 1012 N. Main St. has grown into a community of a thousand advocates, artists, and neighbors. Each "node" in this movement brings us one step closer to truth-telling and collective healing in Fort Worth.
Thank you for being part of the transformation. We’re just getting started.
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#FlashbackFriday to a new generation taking the reins!
Did you know #Transform1012 has an incredibly inspiring Youth Council? We’re taking a trip down memory lane to this amazing moment with these future leaders.
They are the architects of their own future, standing strong against the raw history of the Fred Rouse Building. This group brings the energy, the vision, and the commitment to ensure that the Fred Rouse Center for Arts and Community Healing isn’t just built for the future, but by the people who will live in it.
Their voices are transforming these walls. We can’t wait to see what they build next.
Photo Credit: Ken Sparks
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We are honored to stand alongside Roman Ramirez, Co-Founder of SOL Ballet Folklorico, as we continue the journey of reclaiming 1012 N. Main Street.
Partnership is the heartbeat of Transform 1012. When cultural leaders like Roman join the mission, they bring more than just support—they bring the rhythm, the art, and the history of our community. Together, we are ensuring that the Fred Rouse Center becomes a home for the very vibrant cultures that were once excluded from these grounds.
Transformation isn't a solo act; it’s a collective movement to rewrite the narrative of Fort Worth.
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For this #TransformationTuesday, we’re looking back at a powerful site tour with the TCU Silver Frogs.
There is a unique kind of magic that happens when lifelong learners step into a space as storied as the building at 1012 N. Main Street. As we walked through the raw, sun-drenched halls, we didn't just see old brick and graffiti—we shared a vision for the future Fred Rouse Center for Arts and Community Healing.
Transformation requires both the energy of the youth and the wisdom of our seasoned community members. By bridging history with innovation, we are ensuring that the story of Transform 1012 is one of reclamation and hope for every generation in Fort Worth.
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For #flashbackfriday , we're taking a look back to 2021—a pivotal moment in our journey.
In this photo, we're celebrating our selection as a 2021 ULI IMPACT Awards Winner for 'The Next Big Idea.' This recognition by Urban Land Institute Dallas-Fort Worth validated our ambitious goal: to acquire the former KKK auditorium at 1012 N. Main Street and transform it from a monument of hate into the Fred Rouse Center for Arts and Community Healing.
We look at this award with pride and as a reminder of the initial community belief in this vision. We are committed to realizing that 'Next Big Idea' of turning a deep historical wound into a tangible symbol of inclusion, healing, and arts for Fort Worth.
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For #TransformationTuesday, we’re sharing a glimpse of the work in progress at 1012 N. Main Street.
We often look at the bricks and mortar of this structure, but the real transformation is happening right in the center of the circle.
This gathering against the backdrop of the former KKK auditorium isn't accidental. By meeting here, Transform 1012 is actively reclaiming this space from its exclusionary past. We are listening, building trust, and together, designing the Fred Rouse Center for Arts and Community Healing.
Healing this wound in our city starts with showing up and doing the work.
Photo: Morgana Wilborn
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We're Hiring: Director of Operations
Transform 1012 N. Main Street is growing, and we're looking for a talented Director of Operations to join our leadership team during one of the most exciting chapters of our journey.
We are transforming the former KKK Klavern No. 101 Auditorium into The Fred Rouse Center for Arts and Community Healing — a national model of reparative justice, truth-telling, and liberation. As we launch our capital campaign and prepare for construction in 2027, we need a skilled , mission-aligned operational team member to help us oversee the construction and strengthen our growing organization.
This full-time role is based in Fort Worth, TX. To learn more and apply, visit transform1012.org or email [email protected] with a letter of interest and your résumé.
Link in bio for full job description.
True transformation starts at the community level.
Freddy Cantú highlights the power of collective vision — where residents, survivors, artists, and local organizations come together to shape something greater than any one perspective.
“If residents, survivors, artists, and local organizations shape the vision together, the project could demonstrate how grassroots leadership can reclaim spaces and redefine them. Other communities facing tragedy or neglected properties might look to it as a blueprint.”
This work is about reclaiming spaces, redefining their meaning, and demonstrating what’s possible when leadership is rooted in the community itself.
Because lasting impact is built from the ground up.
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