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

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

By Chicago Commission on Race Relations
Michael Caine
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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 29 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 17, 2020
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1FOREWORD
2INTRODUCTION
3THE PROBLEM
4CHAPTER I THE CHICAGO RIOT July 27-August 2, 1919 (pt. 1)
5CHAPTER I THE CHICAGO RIOT July 27-August 2, 1919 (pt. 2)
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6CHAPTER II OTHER OUTBREAKS IN ILLINOIS
7I. Minor Clashes in and near Chicago
8II. The Springfield Riot August 14–15, 1908
9III. East St. Louis Riots May 28 and July 2, 1917
10CHAPTER III THE MIGRATION OF NEGROES FROM THE SOUTH
11I. ECONOMIC CAUSES OF THE MIGRATION
12II. SENTIMENTAL CAUSES OF THE MIGRATION
13III. BEGINNING AND SPREAD OF MIGRATION
14IV. THE ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO
15V. ADJUSTMENTS TO CHICAGO LIFE
16VI. MIGRANTS IN CHICAGO
17VII. EFFORTS TO CHECK MIGRATION
18CHAPTER IV THE NEGRO POPULATION OF CHICAGO
19A. DISTRIBUTION AND DENSITY
20B. NEIGHBORHOODS OF NEGRO RESIDENCE
21C. THE NEGRO COMMUNITY
22CHAPTER V THE NEGRO HOUSING PROBLEM
23A. A STUDY OF NEGRO FAMILIES
24B. PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF NEGRO HOUSING
25C. NEGROES AND PROPERTY DEPRECIATION
26D. FINANCIAL ASPECTS OF NEGRO HOUSING
27CHAPTER VI RACIAL CONTACTS
28INTRODUCTION
29A. LEGAL STATUS OF NEGROES IN ILLINOIS
30B. CONTACTS IN CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
31C. CONTACTS IN RECREATION
32D. CONTACTS IN TRANSPORTATION
33E. CONTACTS IN OTHER RELATIONS
34CHAPTER VII CRIME AND VICIOUS ENVIRONMENT
35I. GENERAL CRIME SITUATION
36II. PREVALENT IMPRESSIONS REGARDING NEGRO CRIME
37III. CRIMINAL STATISTICS
38IV. THE NEGRO IN THE COURTS
39V. NEGRO CRIME AND ENVIRONMENT
40VI. VIEWS OF AUTHORITIES ON CRIME AMONG NEGROES
41CHAPTER VIII THE NEGRO IN INDUSTRY
42A. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND CONDITIONS
43B. ORGANIZED LABOR AND THE NEGRO WORKER
44CHAPTER IX PUBLIC OPINION IN RACE RELATIONS: A. OPINIONS OF WHITES AND NEGROES (pt. 1)
45CHAPTER IX PUBLIC OPINION IN RACE RELATIONS: A. OPINIONS OF WHITES AND NEGROES (pt. 2)
46CHAPTER IX PUBLIC OPINION IN RACE RELATIONS: A. OPINIONS OF WHITES AND NEGROES (pt. 3)
47CHAPTER X PUBLIC OPINION IN RACE RELATIONS—Continued B. INSTRUMENTS OF OPINION MAKING
48I. THE PRESS
49II. RUMOR
50III. MYTHS

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