“5th Ward” is an engaging series that vividly portrays the wide range of challenges faced by urban communities, doing so in an enlightening and dynamic manner. Set in the historic African American neighborhood of Fifth Ward in Houston, Texas, the series mirrors the cultural transformations seen in places like Brooklyn, New York, and Compton, Los Angeles. Created by Houston filmmaker Greg Carter, the show delves into contemporary social, economic, and political issues through the perspectives of the Kennedy family, an extended black family that has resided in the neighborhood since the 1950s.