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Princeville, NC may be the first US town founded by Black Americans, and it is fighting to survive.
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In this episode
- The history behind Princeville's founding after the Civil War
- How racism and climate change now threaten the town's existence
- Why Black leadership has been central to the community's resilience
- What one town's story reveals about land, power, and belonging in America
About this episode
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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