Princeville, North Carolina, is the oldest town in the U.S. founded by formerly enslaved people. But climate change might demand that everyone relocate to higher ground. Princeville, North Carolina, the oldest community in the United States founded by formerly enslaved people, has been trapped in a cycle of disaster and disinvestment for decades.

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  • America’s Oldest Black Town Relocating Due To Flooding Risk
    A North Carolina town founded by formerly enslaved people just after the Civil War has survived environmental degradation, racism and governmental inaction. Now, the oldest Black town in the United ...
    07/26/2024 - 5:56 am | View Link
  • America’s Oldest Black Town—Princeville, North Carolina—Needs Developmental Support, Here’s What To Know
    Historic and resilient Princeville, North Carolina suffers from severe flooding, abandonment, and citizen displacement. The area’s preservation is crucial, as it’s the oldest established and governed ...
    07/22/2024 - 4:15 am | View Link
  • This tiny North Carolina community is America’s oldest Black town. Now everyone might be forced to move
    Princeville, North Carolina, is the oldest town in the U.S. founded by formerly enslaved people. But climate change might demand that everyone relocate to higher ground. Princeville, North Carolina, ...
    07/11/2024 - 9:00 pm | View Link
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