Record #:

2944

Author(s):

Saxon, John L.

Abstract:

Raleigh's Oberlin community, founded and settled by newly freed slaves, is over 130 years old. Today only 75 families remain to continue its proud history and to resist developers who seek to purchase their property.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 14 Issue 9, Feb 1996, p9-11,13, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

African American neighborhoods--Raleigh; Aged--Legal status, laws, etc.; Medicaid--Laws and legislation