Follow me as I explore the history behind some of Charlotte, North Carolina's oldest neighborhoods and how they have changed over time.

Ep. 01 - Teaser

Follow me as I navigate the history behind some of Charlotte, North Carolina's oldest neighborhoods and how they have changed over time.

A brief history Charlotte. A city, while beautiful and progressive for it's region, still has a history that runs the risk of being forgotten. In episode two I map out some of the communities with rich history that will be explored.

Ep. 02 - Glancing back at History

Explore the rich history of Biddleville; a neighborhood in Charlotte's historic West-end. From the very beginning to the middle of the 20th century, from movie theaters to lunch counter sit-ins.

Ep. 03 - Biddleville Story - Pt. 1

Explore the rich history of Biddleville; a neighborhood in Charlotte's historic West-end. From the very beginning to the middle of the 20th century, from movie theaters to lunch counter sit-ins.

Explore the rich history of Biddleville; a neighborhood in Charlotte's historic West-end. From Civil Rights icons to how local residents are trying to deal with changing dynamics in the community. Visit www.WhereWeHaveBeen.com for more information and sources. Music: RSPN by Blank & Kytt

Ep. 04 Biddleville Story Pt. 2

Follow along as we explore the history and future of Biddleville; a neighborhood in Charlotte's historic West-end. See how Civil Rights icons changed Charlotte and how local residents are trying to deal with changing dynamics in the community.

Explore life a peek into what life was for recently freed blacks in the United States after the Civil War, what measures were passed to remove the chains of bondage and oppression. And how Jim Crow and racist tropes became ingrained in southern politics before the end of the 18th century.

Ep. 05 Life Before Jim

Listen along as we explore life before Jim Crow and how blacks flourished in the American south for a time.

Situated in Charlotte's Second Ward, Brooklyn was downhill from Uptown. In the late 18-hundreds, the area was known as Logtown; a place where recently emancipated slaves took up residence. As the 20th began, the population was solidly African American. And It was not until the mid-1910s that Logtown would become generally known as Brooklyn.

Ep. 06 Brooklyn: A Tale of Two Main Streets

Where Biddleville was centered around higher education and was an bordering area of the city, Brooklyn was the Main Street for Charlotte’s African Americans. Many important landmarks in the community include the Myers Street School (Charlotte’s first black public school 1886-1907), the city’s black YMCA, a Library for blacks, and much more.

Ep. 07 The Importance of Community Organizing in Black Neighborhoods

Rickey Hall and Ismaail Qaiyim join in for a discussion on the importance of community organizing in Black neighborhoods and other issues facing the west-side of Charlotte.

Ep. 08 In the Valley - The Tale of Charlotte's Hidden Valley

Nestled between North Tryon Street and I-85 is one of Charlotte’s most infamous neighborhoods. While that is not the most accurate way to describe the neighborhood today, Hidden Valley’s recent past still hangs over the community. However, with the completion of the Blue Line extension and the hard work of the Hidden Valley Community Association, the area has seen more economic activity, development, and attention. Will Hidden Valley be able to maintain its identity, or will it change and gentrify like Southend? Or can Charlotte learn from its past? With special guest, Frederick Murphy.

Ep. 09 Wedge and Crescent

Follow along with me as I explore this quirk of Charlotte, NC called the Wedge and Crescent and how its existence exemplifies the wealth gap in the city!

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