Record #:

3367

Author(s):

Williams, Lana C.

Abstract:

From Reconstruction to the post-World War II days, a section of Chapel Hill called Midway was a successful black business district. However, the city's commercial boom, the civil rights movement, and families selling out contributed to its decline.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 15 Issue 24, July 1997, p9-10, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

African American business enterprises--Chapel Hill

Record #:

3368

Author(s):

Barnette, Equia

Abstract:

During the first half of the 20th century, segregation in Raleigh made it difficult for blacks to find eating, sleeping, shopping, and entertainment businesses. East Hargett Street developed to meet these needs.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 15 Issue 24, July 1997, p11,13-14, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

African American business enterprises--Raleigh; African Americans--Raleigh--History; Raleigh--Streets