The Negro in Chicago: A Study of Race Relations and a Race Riot

"The Negro in Chicago: A Study of Race Relations and a Race Riot" by The Chicago Commission on Race Relations is a deep exploration into America’s past. It shines a light on the racial problems that boiled over into a deadly race riot in Chicago during the summer of 1919, revealing the social and economic factors that divided the city. Focusing on the conflict between white residents and the increasing Black population, the book carefully examines what caused the riot, what happened after, and suggests ways to improve relationships between races. The book starts by describing the riot's immediate causes, like the tragic drowning of a Black boy at a beach, and shows how quickly things turned violent, leading to many deaths and injuries. It explains how long-standing issues of discrimination and inequality helped create a tense environment. It also tells how a special group was formed to study the situation with the goal of preventing future violence. Using facts, stories from people who were there, and opinions from the time, the book thoroughly looks at race relations in Chicago and what it means for the rest of the country.