Some historians say Macon had its own “Black Wall Street,” with two banks and dozens of black-owned companies doing well. MACON, Ga. — In the early 1900s, downtown Macon reflected segregation and widespread business opportunities for all. In the 1920s, evidence of success for black and white businesses could be seen across the city. Some historians say Macon had its own “Black Wall Street,” with two banks and dozens of black-owned companies doing well. Historians say downtown Macon was very busy, and everyone who wanted to work had a job. Even more interesting was that in that era of segregation, black and white-owned businesses worked side by side. There were white and black businesses across the street from each other in Macon. This was not a common occurrence for many different communities. Many black own businesses prospered. The evidence of this was seen along Popular Street, Mulberry Street, Broadway and especially Cotton Avenue. People with firsthand knowledge of Macon’s black business success shared their stories, and much of it can be found in the many historical resources available. One of those documentaries, produced in 1993, was called Black Cultural History in Macon, Georgia. It included many interviews with individuals […]
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