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_aBowen, Louise de Koven, _d1859-1953 |
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_aThe Colored People of Chicago : _bAn Investigation Made for the Juvenile Protective Association |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2019-09-28 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by hekula03, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Colored People of Chicago" by Louise de Koven Bowen is a historical account produced in early 20th century, specifically in 1913. The book serves as a comprehensive investigation into the social, industrial, and economic conditions faced by the African American population in Chicago during that period. Its primary focus is to reveal the disparities in opportunities and treatment that colored people experienced in comparison to their white counterparts, particularly concerning issues of employment, housing, and societal attitudes. The text details a thorough exploration of various elements affecting the lives of Chicago's colored inhabitants, illustrating systemic discrimination and socioeconomic challenges. It provides insights into the reasons behind the significant representation of colored individuals in crime statistics and in institutions like jails, emphasizing socio-economic factors such as limited employment opportunities, inadequate schooling, and the adverse impact of living in impoverished neighborhoods. Moreover, it examines the role of community organizations, churches, and professional networks in fostering social improvement, as well as highlighting personal stories of struggle and resilience among colored families. Ultimately, the book calls for increased awareness and action against the prevailing injustices to better the conditions for African Americans in Chicago. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aAfrican Americans -- Social conditions | ||
| 653 | _aAfrican Americans -- Economic conditions | ||
| 653 | _aAfrican Americans -- Illinois -- Chicago | ||
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