The Roots of Black Entrepreneurship in Parramore, 1870-1965
Location: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: DeVos Family Room
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4-10-2025 7:30 pm
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8:30 pm
(America/New_York)
(1 hour)
The men and women who built and sustained businesses in Parramore during the era of segregation challenged the image of a perpetual, low status working class that defined the expectations for African Americans coming out of enslavement. Black entrepreneurs addressed the consumer and service needs of the African American community and represented their neighbors to the powerful. They served as …