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Chicago: “Destination for the Great Migration”

Chicago: “Destination for the Great Migration”. April L. Richardson ETE 100 Sec. 01 Monday, August 29, 2005. Map of Chicago. Ethnic Communities in 1926. Chicago Defender. News Paper Blacks migrate from South Church listings Founder. Adam’s Letter. Galliard’s Letter. Letters.

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Chicago: “Destination for the Great Migration”

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  1. Chicago: “Destination for the GreatMigration” April L. Richardson ETE 100 Sec. 01 Monday, August 29, 2005

  2. Map of Chicago • Ethnic Communities in 1926

  3. Chicago Defender • News Paper • Blacks migrate from South • Church listings • Founder

  4. Adam’s Letter Galliard’s Letter Letters

  5. Ida B. Wells Community Center • School policies imposed on blacks • Stop gap measures used • Prevented overcrowding

  6. Job Discrimination • Fair Wages • Promotions • Advancements

  7. Black Entrepreneurship • Migrants from 1910-1930 • Black owned businesses • Restaurants opened

  8. The “Perfect Eat” Shop • Chicago: 47th near South Park • Ernest Morris Owner • Photo Taken 1942

  9. “Black Belt” • Economic Status Zoning • Northernmost Oldest Section -Poorest Blacks • Southernmost Section -Elites Resided • April 1941

  10. Conclusion • Migration to Chicago wasn’t easy for blacks. • Many struggled to have basic living standards. • Some had to make ends meet by any means necessary, which resulted in entrepreneurship. Roll mouse over ‘blue square’ for a direct link to website. Click

  11. Thank You Questions & Comments

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