What if the history of your neighborhood was being erased right before your eyes? Join Besties Angella and Leslie for an enlightening conversation with the remarkable Carmen Wimberley Cauthen, an esteemed author, historian, and activist who takes us on a journey through her personal experiences of segregation and desegregation in Raleigh, NC. While Carmen sheds light on the persistent impacts of gentrification in Raleigh, her commitment to preserving Black culture is evident in her book, "Historic Black Neighborhoods of Raleigh," and in her extensive work with the NC General Assembly.
Discover how Carmen uses community engagement and social media to collect history and inform future progress. The episode confronts the harsh realities of gentrification and its effects on historically Black neighborhoods. She unpacks how systemic racism, Jim Crow laws, and restrictive covenants have shaped these communities resulting in limited mobility and perpetual segregation.
As Carmen continues her mission to honor Black family history and legacy, we celebrate these efforts and emphasize the need to ensure that progress does not erase the cultural and historical fabric of our communities. Join us for this powerful episode and be inspired by Carmen's dedication to historical preservation and activism.
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