The Negro in Chicago: A Study of Race Relations and a Race Riot
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| Author | Chicago Commission on Race Relations |
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| Title | The Negro in Chicago: A Study of Race Relations and a Race Riot |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Negro in Chicago: A Study of Race Relations and a Race Riot" by The Chicago Commission on Race Relations is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work meticulously examines racial dynamics and tensions that led to the infamous race riot in Chicago during the summer of 1919, providing insights into the socio-economic conditions and community interactions of the time. The primary focus is on the clash between white citizens and the growing Black population in the city, with an in-depth analysis of the contributing factors, aftermath, and recommendations for improving race relations. The opening of the book details the immediate events surrounding the race riot, including the initial clash that erupted after the drowning of a Negro boy at a bathing beach. It outlines the rapid escalation of violence that ensued, resulting in the deaths of thirty-eight people and injuries to hundreds more. The account provides context to the incident by highlighting underlying racial tensions, socio-economic factors, and historical patterns of discrimination, while also mentioning the establishment of a Commission to analyze the situation in the hopes of preventing future outbursts of violence. Through a combination of statistical data, eyewitness testimonies, and reflections on public opinion, the introduction sets the stage for a comprehensive study of race relations in Chicago and the broader implications of such tensions across America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F516: United States local history: Ohio River and Valley. |
| Subject | African Americans -- Illinois -- Chicago |
| Subject | Chicago Race Riot, Chicago, Ill., 1919 |
| Subject | Chicago (Ill.) -- History -- 1875- |
| Subject | Chicago (Ill.) -- Race relations |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57343 |
| Release Date | Jun 17, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 372 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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