Historic African American communities to combat gentrification with $400K grant
As century-old African American communities become more threatened by the region’s rapid growth, state leaders are taking steps to preserve the historic sites.
State Sen. Marlon Kimpson, D-Charleston, announced Wednesday a $400,000 grant given to the Center for Heirs Property Preservation to help educate communities on how to protect against gentrification.
State representatives for the Charleston area have been working to raise awareness in the General Assembly about displacement occurring in the Lowcountry, said Kimpson, who was joined by several state representatives, community leaders and a City Council member during the announcement at North Charleston City Hall.
