1937 African American Fish Restaurant Memphis Tennessee

In June-July 1937, a fish restaurant for African Americans operates in Memphis, Tennessee. This establishment reflects the segregation that characterized the South during the era. The image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which documents the daily lives of marginalized communities. Shelby Countys dining landscape reveals the broader context of racial divisions in America.

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