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