Heritage & History

The Souls of Bristol's Black Bottom: Reclaiming a Place, Restoring a Story With Bristol Historical Association

Name: The Souls of Bristol's Black Bottom: Reclaiming a Place, Restoring a Story With Bristol Historical Association
Start: 2026-09-14T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-09-14T20:30:00-04:00
Location: BRISTOL PUBLIC LIBRARY

Monday September 14 6:30 PM The Souls of Bristol's Black Bottom: Reclaiming a Place, Restoring a Story Join community story steward Tina McDaniel and Dr. Daryl Carter, Professor, Associate Dean, and Director/Black American Studies at East Tennessee State University, for a program exploring the history, significance, and legacy of Bristol's Black Bottom. Dr. Carter will provide historical context by examining the rise of Black business districts across America following Emancipation, their role as centers of entrepreneurship, culture, and community during segregation, and the prof