Jackson, Mississippi has a long and storied history. Having had its beginnings in the aggressive conquering of the Choctaw people of the region and subsequent treaty violations and violent removal of its people, it was built on the backs of slave labor. Named for Andrew Jackson prior to his presidency, the city’s beginnings were anything... Continue Reading →
Deep in the heart of the nation lies Nashville, Tennessee. Known primarily for its status as Music City USA, Nashville has long been a mecca for artists of all types. Its location in the middle of the state and near the Cumberland River have made it a waypoint for travelers passing through and have bolstered... Continue Reading →
The small city of Harrison lies in the Ozarks region of northern Arkansas. It’s a generally unremarkable city, generally blue-collar and working class people living their lives and keeping a more or less low profile, except for one thing: It’s the capital of white supremacy in the nation right now. The overwhelmingly white region wasn’t always... Continue Reading →
“You ask the people around here, they’ll tell y’all it’s the South. But your government’ll yell ya it’s the Midwest.” That’s what the waitress at a small cafe in Louisville told us when we asked her about the region, rolling her eyes a little as she began to answer. She emphasized “your,” making sure we... Continue Reading →
When you think of Democratic Party strongholds, cities in North Carolina may not come immediately to mind. But Charlotte is not your ordinary Southern city. Having experienced massive growth over the past couple of decades, Charlotte is the largest city in the state, and among the largest in the nation. This growth has largely been... Continue Reading →