A Charlotte-based photographer discovered waterways dug by enslaved people 300 years ago. Now, a new book is preserving that history.
Sayaka Matsuoka is a Managing Editor at Triad City Beat. She focuses on topics such as accessibility, civil rights, and diversity and inclusion, with a particular emphasis on gender and racial issues. Sayaka's work has been featured in notable publications including Triad City Beat, The Assembly, and INDY Week.

















