
The Negro in Chicago - A Study of Race Relations and a Race Riot
By Chicago Commission on Race RelationsLength34h 29m
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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
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Publish dateDec 17, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1FOREWORD
34CHAPTER VII CRIME AND VICIOUS ENVIRONMENT
2INTRODUCTION
35I. GENERAL CRIME SITUATION
3THE PROBLEM
36II. PREVALENT IMPRESSIONS REGARDING NEGRO CRIME
4CHAPTER I THE CHICAGO RIOT July 27-August 2, 1919 (pt. 1)
37III. CRIMINAL STATISTICS
5CHAPTER I THE CHICAGO RIOT July 27-August 2, 1919 (pt. 2)
38IV. THE NEGRO IN THE COURTS
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6CHAPTER II OTHER OUTBREAKS IN ILLINOIS
39V. NEGRO CRIME AND ENVIRONMENT
7I. Minor Clashes in and near Chicago
40VI. VIEWS OF AUTHORITIES ON CRIME AMONG NEGROES
8II. The Springfield Riot August 14–15, 1908
41CHAPTER VIII THE NEGRO IN INDUSTRY
9III. East St. Louis Riots May 28 and July 2, 1917
42A. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND CONDITIONS
10CHAPTER III THE MIGRATION OF NEGROES FROM THE SOUTH
43B. ORGANIZED LABOR AND THE NEGRO WORKER
11I. ECONOMIC CAUSES OF THE MIGRATION
44CHAPTER IX PUBLIC OPINION IN RACE RELATIONS: A. OPINIONS OF WHITES AND NEGROES (pt. 1)
12II. SENTIMENTAL CAUSES OF THE MIGRATION
45CHAPTER IX PUBLIC OPINION IN RACE RELATIONS: A. OPINIONS OF WHITES AND NEGROES (pt. 2)
13III. BEGINNING AND SPREAD OF MIGRATION
46CHAPTER IX PUBLIC OPINION IN RACE RELATIONS: A. OPINIONS OF WHITES AND NEGROES (pt. 3)
14IV. THE ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO
47CHAPTER X PUBLIC OPINION IN RACE RELATIONS—Continued B. INSTRUMENTS OF OPINION MAKING
15V. ADJUSTMENTS TO CHICAGO LIFE
48I. THE PRESS
16VI. MIGRANTS IN CHICAGO
49II. RUMOR
17VII. EFFORTS TO CHECK MIGRATION
50III. MYTHS
18CHAPTER IV THE NEGRO POPULATION OF CHICAGO
51IV. PROPAGANDA
19A. DISTRIBUTION AND DENSITY
52V. CONCLUSIONS
20B. NEIGHBORHOODS OF NEGRO RESIDENCE
53CHAPTER XI SUMMARY OF THE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMISSION
21C. THE NEGRO COMMUNITY
54THE SUMMARY
22CHAPTER V THE NEGRO HOUSING PROBLEM
55I. The Chicago Riot
23A. A STUDY OF NEGRO FAMILIES
56II. The Migration of Negroes from the South
24B. PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF NEGRO HOUSING
57III. The Negro Population of Chicago
25C. NEGROES AND PROPERTY DEPRECIATION
58IV. Racial Contacts
26D. FINANCIAL ASPECTS OF NEGRO HOUSING
59V. The Negro in Chicago Industries
27CHAPTER VI RACIAL CONTACTS
60VI. Public Opinion in Race Relations
28INTRODUCTION
61THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMISSION
29A. LEGAL STATUS OF NEGROES IN ILLINOIS
62APPENDIX
30B. CONTACTS IN CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
63A. BIOGRAPHICAL DATA OF MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION
31C. CONTACTS IN RECREATION
64B. THE STAFF OF THE COMMISSION
32D. CONTACTS IN TRANSPORTATION
65C. EPITOME OF FACTS IN RIOT DEATHS
33E. CONTACTS IN OTHER RELATIONS