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The Carolina Shag: Rhythm, resilience, and Black cultural influence

Step into Fat Harold’s Beach Club in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and you’ll know you’re in a special place. For decades, Fat Harold’s has served as a gathering place for DJs, beach music ...
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She helped popularize the Carolina shag. Now, after decades of dancing, it's a family affair.

GREENVILLE — The origins of the Carolina shag are murky, but there was one woman who helped popularize the breezy partner dance on an integrated dance floor more than 75 years ago. Her childhood ...