Chicago's Black steelworkers played a crucial role in the city's history, contributing to its growth and facing challenges as the industry evolved. Their hard work and sacrifices shaped Chicago's skyline, but the closure of steel mills brought an end to an era of promise and stability on the South Side.
This week in photos: ▪️The history of Chicago’s Black steelworkers ▪️Crackdown on dollar stores and more: https://t.co/vRSeJtPEi6 https://t.co/4k5x3ExKKh
Another bustling week in Chicago, as seen through the lens of the @BlockClubCHI! This Week In Photos: History Of Chicago's Black Steelworkers, Crackdown On Dollar Stores And More https://t.co/U8Tegt3Ki9 https://t.co/75GIP0L4HJ
How Chicago’s Black steelworkers struggled, thrived and survived the industry’s rise and fall: https://t.co/scwF0T5j5t https://t.co/2HyGXchj14
Chicago’s Black steelworkers gave their labor, health — and in some cases, their lives — to an industry that promised homes, education + stability on the South Side. But it all came to a crashing halt when the steel mills closed. Must-read by @afrodip: https://t.co/Aa5ljAuFR1
How Chicago's Black Steelworkers Struggled, Thrived And Survived The Industry’s Rise And Fall It was an honor to work on this project for Black History Month, & to meet some of the hardworkers who helped build Chicago's skyline. https://t.co/8FAbFSK1Km via @afrodip/@BlockClubCHI https://t.co/5vRxerEA6y
"Black steelworkers came here for a better opportunity, and a lot of them made something of themselves. "It saved a lot of people’s lives, even though it killed a lot of people." A deep dive on Black steelworkers, since Black History Is Chicago History. https://t.co/2LQ9kcSUgX