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Asian American families as Delta shop owners during Prohibition During the era of Prohibition (1920-1933), Chinese immigrant families played a vital role in the economy and society of the Mississippi Delta, primarily as owners of grocery stores.

A photograph depicting a warmly lit, intimate scene within a Delta grocery store owned by an Asian American family during the Prohibition era, showcasing a moment of quiet resilience and industriousness. The composition focuses on a weathered wooden counter laden with jars of preserved fruits and vegetables, ...