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.
Historic Princeville, on the banks of the Tar River in eastern North Carolina, is one hurricane away from disaster. The town, which stakes its claim as the oldest in the
Historic Princeville, on the banks of the Tar River in eastern North Carolina, is one hurricane away from disaster. The town, which stakes its claim as the oldest in the
Princeville, North Carolina, has endured many threats throughout its history. But the town that stakes its claim as the oldest chartered by Black Americans nearly 140 years ago faces another