The Black Agenda

How Auburn Avenue in Atlanta became known as the richest Negro street in the world

How Auburn Avenue in Atlanta became known as the richest Negro street in the world

Until 1893, it was known as Wheat Street. Changes were made to the name following complaints from white settlers who argued that the enclave was more cosmopolitan in nature and needed a description that best fits it. That was how the region became known as Auburn Avenue. It later turned out to be one of…

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