Black Chicago: The Making of a Negro Ghetto, 1890-1920
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Black Chicago: The Making of a Negro Ghetto, 1890-1920

by Allan H. Spear

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A foundational historical study tracing the emergence of Chicago's Black community amid segregation, migration, and urban growth from 1890 to 1920.

ISBN-13 9780226768571 ASIN 0226768570 Views 133 Publisher University of Chicago Press Year 1967 Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 271 Adult No Created February 16, 2026 Updated October 13, 2026
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This book examines the formation of Chicago's Black community during a critical period of urban expansion and racial separation.

It explores how economic, social, and political forces shaped residential patterns and community institutions between 1890 and 1920.

The study draws on historical records to trace the development of what became known as the Black Belt.

Readers gain insight into the challenges and resilience of African Americans navigating a rapidly changing city.

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