The Negro in Chicago - A Study of Race Relations and a Race Riot

By Chicago Commission on Race Relations
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The Negro in Chicago - A Study of Race Relations and a Race Riot offers a comprehensive examination of the socio-political climate surrounding race relations in Chicago in the early 20th century. Written by the Chicago Commission on Race Relations, the book delves into the complex dynamics of racial discrimination, segregation, and violence that plagued the city during that time. The book is written in a scholarly and investigative tone, utilizing statistical data and firsthand accounts to paint a vivid picture of the challenges faced by African Americans in Chicago. The detailed analysis of the 1919 race riot provides valuable insights into the underlying tensions between the black community and the white population, shedding light on the systemic issues that perpetuated racial injustice at that time. The Negro in Chicago is a significant contribution to the study of American race relations, offering a nuanced understanding of the historical struggles faced by African Americans in urban settings. The authoritative voice of the Chicago Commission on Race Relations lends credibility to the research presented in the book, making it a valuable resource for students, historians, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper insight into the complexities of race relations in urban America.

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GenrePsychology
Length34 hrs 39 mins
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Publish dateDec 17, 2020
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1The Rising Tide of Color Against White World-Supremacy: Views of Eugenicist & Ku Klux Klan Historian
2FOREWORD
3INTRODUCTION
4THE PROBLEM
5CHAPTER I THE CHICAGO RIOT July 27-August 2, 1919 (pt. 1)
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6CHAPTER I THE CHICAGO RIOT July 27-August 2, 1919 (pt. 2)
7CHAPTER II OTHER OUTBREAKS IN ILLINOIS
8I. Minor Clashes in and near Chicago
9II. The Springfield Riot August 14–15, 1908
10III. East St. Louis Riots May 28 and July 2, 1917
11CHAPTER III THE MIGRATION OF NEGROES FROM THE SOUTH
12I. ECONOMIC CAUSES OF THE MIGRATION
13II. SENTIMENTAL CAUSES OF THE MIGRATION
14III. BEGINNING AND SPREAD OF MIGRATION
15IV. THE ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO
16V. ADJUSTMENTS TO CHICAGO LIFE
17VI. MIGRANTS IN CHICAGO
18VII. EFFORTS TO CHECK MIGRATION
19CHAPTER IV THE NEGRO POPULATION OF CHICAGO
20A. DISTRIBUTION AND DENSITY
21B. NEIGHBORHOODS OF NEGRO RESIDENCE
22C. THE NEGRO COMMUNITY
23CHAPTER V THE NEGRO HOUSING PROBLEM
24A. A STUDY OF NEGRO FAMILIES
25B. PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF NEGRO HOUSING
26C. NEGROES AND PROPERTY DEPRECIATION
27D. FINANCIAL ASPECTS OF NEGRO HOUSING
28CHAPTER VI RACIAL CONTACTS
29INTRODUCTION
30A. LEGAL STATUS OF NEGROES IN ILLINOIS
31B. CONTACTS IN CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
32C. CONTACTS IN RECREATION
33D. CONTACTS IN TRANSPORTATION
34E. CONTACTS IN OTHER RELATIONS
35CHAPTER VII CRIME AND VICIOUS ENVIRONMENT
36I. GENERAL CRIME SITUATION
37II. PREVALENT IMPRESSIONS REGARDING NEGRO CRIME
38III. CRIMINAL STATISTICS
39IV. THE NEGRO IN THE COURTS
40V. NEGRO CRIME AND ENVIRONMENT
41VI. VIEWS OF AUTHORITIES ON CRIME AMONG NEGROES
42CHAPTER VIII THE NEGRO IN INDUSTRY
43A. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND CONDITIONS
44B. ORGANIZED LABOR AND THE NEGRO WORKER
45CHAPTER IX PUBLIC OPINION IN RACE RELATIONS: A. OPINIONS OF WHITES AND NEGROES
467. ATTITUDES DETERMINED BY CONTACTS
474. RACE CONSCIOUSNESS
48CHAPTER X PUBLIC OPINION IN RACE RELATIONS—Continued B. INSTRUMENTS OF OPINION MAKING
49I. THE PRESS
50II. RUMOR

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