Brooklyn: How a black community was erased from uptown Charlotte

The Charlotte Observer takes a look at a black community that was erased from Charlotte’s uptown area due to Urban Renewal. Plans to develop the area with apartments and stores have been controversial due to the history.

Video by: Stephanie Bunao, Matt Walsh and Reed Klass/ The Charlotte Observer

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