'It was a community within a city. It was a city within a city' One Roanoke artist brings Gainsboro neighborhood to life

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — In Gainsboro and Northeast Roanoke, thriving black neighborhoods existed with streets lined with black-owned enterprises like grocery stores and restaurants. While this neighborhood no longer exists, one local artist, David Ramey, is ensuring they’re never forgotten. “The smells coming from the different restaurants and hotels, the horns blowing, people chattering, smoke […]

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