The Story of Russell City, the Town that Lost the Blues
Russell City used to be a thriving community in the 1940s and 50s. But in the 1960s Alameda County and the city of Hayward used eminent domain to seize the land, evict the residents and build an industrial park. We hear stories from former Russell City residents about what it used to be like there.
Additional Reading:
Remembering Russell City: A Thriving East Bay Town Razed by Racist Government
Decades After 'Cultural Genocide,' Residents of a Bulldozed Community Get Apology from Hayward
Join us at KQED HQ for a live event featuring music and storytelling from Russell City!
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