ニューヨーク・タイムズのインスタグラム(nytimes) - 12月12日 23時32分

When Hurricane Floyd roared through Princeville, North Carolina, in 1999, it was supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime event. The storm caused flooding the likes of which this town’s residents were never supposed to see again. But in October, Hurricane Matthew barreled inland and sent water pouring around a levee and into the town. Princeville is believed to be the oldest town chartered by freed slaves. But now, the town’s 2,100 residents are considering a question: After 2 devastating floods, do they want the option to sell their homes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, something that the town’s leaders voted down in 1999, fearing it would lead to the end of their community? Residents like Angela Mallory-Pitt — who was photographed outside her home by @travisdovephoto — want the option to move beyond this low-lying land. “That history will never be lost,” said Angela, 46. She said she thinks that Princeville’s founders would have settled safer land if they had the chance. “I really believe that they would want better for us,” she said. Visit the link in our profile to read more. #blackhistory

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