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Dr. B tells the story of one of Durham, North Carolina's Black Wall Streets. The Hayti District was founded in the 1880s and became one of the first self-sufficient African-American communities in the country. At its height, Hayti was the location of over 200 diverse black businesses.
Hayti declined after urban renewal projects razed 200 acres of land, much of which was located in the business district. In addition, the Durham Highway Project bisected the neighborhood, thereby displacing residents and businesses.
Hayti's story is important from a historical context. In addition, there are lessons to be extracted from this story for both present and future road mapping.