2023 24 Black Pages FINAL 2 - Flipbook - Page 99
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As society started to integrate after the Civil Rights era, Black-owned businesses faced new
hurdles. Non-Black companies began attracting more Black customers, making it hard for some
Black-owned businesses, especially in areas like hotels, grocery, and retail stores, to keep up.
Also, changes in city planning and the growth of new shopping areas hurt traditional Black
business districts. Despite these challenges, many Black-owned businesses adapted to the
changing times, setting up in different locations.
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Bobby E. Glover Mortuary was founded in 1971.
In addition to operating a business, Bobby Glover
also served as a Councilman with the City of
Perry. His wife, Lossie Glover, co-founded the
business with him and was also an educator in the
Houston County School system for over 30 years.
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Business Challenges
Urban renewal programs in the 1970s led to the
relocation of residents and demolition of entire
neighborhoods affecting African Americans more
than others.
Warner Robins city received over a million
dollars from the federal government for an "urban
renewal" project which it used to demolish Jody
Town’s homes and businesses. Neighborhoods
effected in Macon included Tybee, parts of East
Macon, Yam.
1975
Business Opportunities
Macon - 1972
After more than 52 years The Douglass Theater
closed its doors in 1972.
Anderson’s Service Station in Macon that
appeared in the 1948 Green Book also closed in
the 70’s.
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In his second career, Mr. Willie Chester Burke
became the first African American in Dublin and
Laurens County to become a licensed State Farm
Agent. He was very successful and was
recognized as such when he was listed in the
A.M. Best Top 20 for his insurance company
monitoring service and for offering a full range of
insurance packages and coverage.
Dudley's Motel and Cafe closed in the 1980’s
1980
Dr. Benjamin J. Simmons. Simmons was a
state-board approved physician who started Old
Capital Drug Company in 1897, which stayed in
business until the 1980s.
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