Barry Farm–Hillsdale is just one example of a historic African American community that has been destroyed. There are hundreds of communities across the country that have also been destroyed or are facing a similar fate.
Think About It
As you read these stories, do you notice any similarities with Barry Farm–Hillsdale’s story? What do these communities have in common? Why do you think they were targeted? Who or what survives?
- Lincoln Way, Clairton, Pennsylvania
- Pinhook, Missouri
- Central District, Seattle, Washington
- Gum Springs, Fairfax County, Virginia
- Bass Street Community, Nashville, Tennessee
- Harlem Park, Baltimore, Maryland
- Jackson Ward, Richmond, Virginia
- Robles Pond, Hillsborough County, Florida
- Hayti, Durham, North Carolina
- Sugar Hill, Los Angeles, California
- Joppa, Dallas, Texas