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Denver Heights holds its place in history as a hub of Black professionals, entrepreneurship

Published: January 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM

Tags: history, economy, business, denver heights, san antonio, east side, know my neighborhood

Beginning in the 1920s, Denver Heights was known as a predominantly African American neighborhood full of doctors, lawyers, teachers, lawmakers and other professionals.

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