Sylvester Street
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Sylvester Street is the publisher of Bull City Citizen, a journalist dedicated to community-driven storytelling and amplifying Durham's diverse voices.
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The Fall of Black Wall Street in Durham
Durham, North Carolina, once stood as a shining example of Black economic independence and empowerment. At the height of the early 20th century, it was home to one of the most successful concentrations of Black-owned businesses in the country—known colloquially as Black Wall Street. It was a place where Black entrepreneurs, professionals, and intellectuals thrived, where financial institutions like Mechanics and Farmers Bank and educational institutions such as North Carolina Central University were born, all supported by a thriving, interconnected community. Yet, despite its success, Durham’s Black Wall Street eventually faltered, and its decline can be traced to a combination of external and internal forces that sought to destroy the foundations of Black economic power.
By Sylvester Streetabout a year ago in Education
