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Chicago's Red Summer

Chicago's Red Summer

FromCode Switch


Chicago's Red Summer

FromCode Switch

ratings:
Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Jul 24, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Almost exactly 100 years ago, race riots broke out all across the United States. The Red Summer, as it came to be known, occurred in more than two dozen cities across the nation, including Chicago, where black soldiers returning home from World War I refused to be treated as second class citizens.
Released:
Jul 24, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Ever find yourself in a conversation about race and identity where you just get...stuck? Code Switch can help. We're all journalists of color, and this isn't just the work we do. It's the lives we lead. Sometimes, we'll make you laugh. Other times, you'll get uncomfortable. But we'll always be unflinchingly honest and empathetic. Come mix it up with us.