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Welcome to Princeville, A Town Founded By Black Americans
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The North Carolina town of Princeville is considered by many to be the first ever founded in the United States by African-Americans. The town’s existence is threatened by the legacy of racism and the future of climate. Yet residents say it persists, in part, because of the value put on Black leadership.This episode is sponsored by:
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