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

Letters Adam’s Letter Galliard’s Letter

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

Job Discrimination   Fair Wages   Promotions   Advancements

Black Entrepreneurship   Migrants from   Black owned businesses   Restaurants opened

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

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

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

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