Historic Black town Princeville, North Carolina, established by freed slaves, struggles to survive after devastating hurricanes

Princeville, N.C., stakes a claim as the oldest town chartered by Black Americans. But it’s just a hurricane away from disaster. It’s also endured racism, bigotry and white neighbors’ efforts to erase it from existence.

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