2. Chicago: “Destination for the Great Migration” April L. Richardson ETE 100 Sec. 01 Monday, August 29, 2005

3. Map of Chicago   Ethnic Communities in 1926

4. Chicago Defender   News Paper   Blacks migrate from South   Church listings   Founder

5. Letters Adam’s Letter Galliard’s Letter

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

7. Job Discrimination   Fair Wages   Promotions   Advancements

8. Black Entrepreneurship   Migrants from 1910- 1930   Black owned businesses   Restaurants opened

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

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

11. 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

12. Thank You Questions & Comments