1950 Greenville's Big Idea:
Survey of Negro Conditions

1950 Greenville's Big Idea:
Survey of Negro Conditions

Race Relations

The 1950 "Survey of Negro Conditions" by the Community Council of Greenville County highlighted key challenges faced by the local Black population and proposed community-driven solutions. The survey, conducted entirely by local citizens with guidance from the Southern Regional Council, addressed issues such as health, sanitation, education, employment, and law enforcement. Among the key findings were inadequate hospital facilities, insufficient housing, limited recreational spaces, and educational inequalities. Recommendations included increasing hospital beds, improving sanitation, providing better recreation facilities, hiring more teachers, and increasing economic opportunities for skilled Black workers.

One of the most important outcomes of the survey was the collaboration between Black and white community members, fostering greater understanding and cooperation. Although progress had been made in areas like maternal care, school safety, and the establishment of a Black newspaper, the survey emphasized that more work was needed to achieve lasting improvements for Black citizens in Greenville. (Summarized by ChatGPT)

1950