Being and Building Beloved Community: The Intersection of Culture and Economy - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
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Church’s real estate, bank, and other businesses on Beale Street were symbols of Black wealth and infrastructure that facilitated the growth of a culturally rich Black middle class.
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Many in the city's White elite worked to dismantle Black wealth, with buildings burned for the 'crime' of amassing Black wealth, leading to significant loss of life quality.
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The median income in the majority Black neighborhood today has drastically fallen to $19,844, with a poverty rate of 52.4%, highlighting systemic economic struggles.
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In Memphis today, Black Americans are organizing to rebuild cultural institutions and restore Black economies, reflecting a growing commitment to reclaiming community and heritage.
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