BY RUFUS MCKINNEY
T
he South is well known for its deeply rooted African-American
heritage, civil rights history and influential culinary and musi-
cal traditions. Think of Birmingham's Civil Rights District, Atlanta's
Sweet Auburn neighborhood, Mississippi Delta blues, New Orleans
jazz, Memphis barbecue joints and South Carolina Low Country
cooking.
Along with their interest in the cultural roots of the South, many
visitors to the region are drawn to the land itself, in search of outdoor
sightseeing and adventure. Florida's Everglades, Arkansas' hot
springs and Virginia's Shenandoah forest are just a few of the out-
standing features of the Southern landscape.
Besides accommodating meeting groups of all sizes with a variety
of facilities, Southern destinations offer plenty of attractions and
amenities for African-American reunion groups — many of which
might be seeking to reconnect with their Southern roots.
Whatever the reason for your trip down South, here's a state-by-
state sampling of what's in store.
A Side street off of Boubron street, New Orleans, LA
photo credit: PopMedia Group
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