2025-07-21
36 分钟The Memory Palace is supported by the new podcast,
Charlie's Place, and by very occasional sponsored content like this.
Hey, it's Nate as a listener of The Memory Palace.
You know, my show loves exploring lost moments and forgotten figures from our past.
The podcast that I am about to share with you does just that.
Charlie's Place tells the story of an iconic music venue that united a community divided by racial segregation,
honoring the legacy of those who stood up for unity.
in a divided time.
Segregation was the law in the 1940s and 1950s, but Charlie's Place had its own rules.
A juke joint that welcomed black and white people to enjoy some of the greatest musicians of our time.
Artists like Little Richard, Ray Charles, Lena Horne, and many more.
Charlie Fitzgerald, a revolutionary but mysterious black businessman, was the club's founder.
His spot was more than a nightclub,
it was a cultural hub that defied racial barriers in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
breaking the rules at a time when infractions came at a high cost.
Charlie's Place sparked intense resistance from segregationists,
leading to a raid by Ku Klux Klan members and profound change that reverberated throughout the community,
interspersing interviews with historians, cultural experts,
and Carolinians who share first-hand accounts of growing up during the height of Charlie's Place.
Host Reem Gisei tells the tale of triumph and tragedy, of resilience and joy,