Atlanta’s Black Wall Street: What Happened?

Did you know Atlanta had its own Black Wall Street? Sweet Auburn Avenue was once the richest Black street in the world, home to thriving Black-owned banks, businesses, and cultural hubs. But what led to its rise—and what caused its downfall?

In this video, we uncover the untold story of Atlanta’s Black Wall Street, from the vision of pioneers like Alonzo Herndon to the devastating impact of urban renewal and highway construction. We’ll explore the powerful legacy of Sweet Auburn and the efforts to revive its historic significance today.

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Books & Articles:
1. "Sweet Auburn: The Thriving Hub of Black Atlanta" – By Karcheik Sims-Alvarado
2. "Atlanta and the Civil Rights Movement, 1940-1970" – By Paul Stephen Hudson and Karen L. Hudson
3. "Alonzo Herndon: The Barber Who Built an Empire" – By Rodney D. Cohen
4. "Race and the Shaping of Twentieth-Century Atlanta" – By Ronald H. Bayor
5. National Park Service Article on Sweet Auburn: https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/atlanta...

Documentaries & Videos:
1. “Sweet Auburn: Atlanta’s Historic African American Neighborhood” – PBS Documentary
2. “The Alonzo Herndon Story” – Atlanta History Center (YouTube)
“Highways Destroyed Black Communities” – Vox Explains (YouTube)

Museums & Historic Sites:
1. Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History – https://www.afpls.org/aarl
2. The Herndon Home Museum – Preserving the legacy of Alonzo Herndon (https://www.herndonhome.org)
3. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park – Covers the civil rights impact of Sweet Auburn.