Article: Economic development initiatives of African-American churches in Treme: the oldest African-American neighborhood in the United States.(ECONOMICS ARTICLES)

ABSTRACT

The economic condition of inner cities in the United States is one of the most important issues facing us as a nation. The inner city is now a frontier of growth and entrepreneurship. One influence in promoting economic development in the inner-city is the African-American church. This study examines the nature and extent of economic development activities of African-American churches in Treme an inner-city neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana. Treme is black, low income, 71% rental and is the oldest African-American neighborhood in the U.S. dating back to the early 1800s. Six of 16 churches in Treme were studied. Churches were more likely to take part ...

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