This one is for my dear, brilliant friend, Duke. He's living in France and heard this BBC radio program about Bronzeville -- ever heard of it?? It's a legendary area on Chicago's south side. I've always thought of it like Harlem in NYC. It blossomed under the shadow of the "Great Migration" where many African-Americans moved north to escape lynchings, jim crow and the extreme racism and lack of opportunities festering in southern states like Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and elsewhere during the 1900's throughout the 40's and 50's. This link is to the first episode...and the second episode is scheduled for next Wednesday (4/20). It looks like they don't leave the programs archived for very long, so listen while you can!
click for an often forgotten slice of Chicago's
racial history:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01064yg
I like your blog! I clicked the link, seems interesting. Thanks!...Daniel
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