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Tour

Jackson Ward Rooted & Rising Tour

One of several sessions in Ecosystem Tours

When

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

2:00 PM–3:30 PM

Eastern Time

Where

Location to be announced

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About this session

Hear the stories of entrepreneurs who shaped Historic Jackson Ward, aka “The Harlem of the South.” This walking tour is led by 4th generation Jackson Ward resident Gary L. Flowers, who shares the story of the educational, economic, religious, and social institutions of a neighborhood that served as an early model of Black Capitalism in the United States.