Chicago Renaissance
After the Harlem Renaissance of the 1930's died down, Chicago started to rise as a hub for African-American culture. From 1932-1950, Chicago flourished in the arts, music, literature, journalism and politics. In this Chicago Public Library exhibition, read all about individual leaders and collective successes within these categories, including John H. Sengstacke, president of the Chicago Defender and the all-black Women's Army Corps Band. Many institutions were also established during this time period, such as The Negro in Chicago: 1779-1927, which was a survey of the city's black history, as well as an entertainment venue named the Regal Theatre.
Source: Chicago Public Library
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