The near‑erasure of black residents from a place that was once overwhelmingly african american is not an accident of time, but the result of deliberate policies and practices. All along the booming south carolina coast, developers looking to profit on vacation getaways and new homes are targeting land owned by the descendants of enslaved people. In the course of construction work in 2013, the remains of 36 individuals of african descent were uncovered in the heart of downtown charleston, south carolina. Cities like new orleans and atlanta have become epicenters for black excellence, blending tradition with innovation From music to tech startups, black southerners are redefining what it means to thrive. A publication covering news, investigative stories, and insights on social justice, policy, and systemic inequities impacting black communities across the south.
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