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Woolworth, a store in DC that was one main sources for shopping and employment for African-americans in the area. this is an image taken four years after the riots struck D.C.

An image of an abandoned store following the riots.

A Social Explorer map showing how the white population changed from 1960 to 1970. As crime and poverty set in following the riots destruction of business in the area, white residents fled the area. A user will need to click on both links to see…