New Orleans honors former Black business district under Claiborne overpass with historic marker.

New Orleans has unveiled a historic marker under the Claiborne overpass to honor the once-thriving Black business district on Claiborne Avenue, which was destroyed during Interstate 10 construction in the 1970s. The area, known as the Main Street of Black New Orleans from the 1830s, featured a variety of Black-owned businesses. The marker, placed by descendants involved in the Plessy vs. Ferguson case, commemorates the community's entrepreneurial spirit and resilience.

December 08, 2024
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