FAQ CITY: What Happened To Grier Heights?
Charlotte is made up of a lot of different neighborhoods. One of those neighborhoods is Grier Heights, a historically Black neighborhood. The area is filled with history, but also is planning for its future. In this episode, we answer the following from a listener: “What happened to Grier Heights? Founded by a former slave, it was once a thriving neighborhood of working- and middle-class black families.” How did Grier Heights get started? “It actually started with Sam Billings,” said Monika Rhue, the director of library services and curation at Johnson C. Smith University. “He was ...
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