Puerto Rican Chicago

Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, Photography, Pictorials, Travel, History, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies
Cover of the book Puerto Rican Chicago by Wilfredo Cruz, Arcadia Publishing Inc.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Wilfredo Cruz ISBN: 9781439631546
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc. Publication: February 2, 2005
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing Language: English
Author: Wilfredo Cruz
ISBN: 9781439631546
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Publication: February 2, 2005
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Language: English
Puerto Ricans have a long history in Chicago. Beginning in the 1920s, a handful of middle-class Puerto Rican families sent their daughters and sons to study at prestigious universities in the city. While most returned to Puerto Rico, migration to Chicago peaked during the 1950s and 1960s. Enticed by the prospect of a better life for their families and future generations, thousands of Puerto Ricans came to Chicago in search of a brighter tomorrow. They came to Chicago as American citizens, yet still faced rampant discrimination and prejudice. In 1950, there were only 255 Puerto Ricans in Chicago; today, there are over 113,000. Chicago is home to a thriving Puerto Rican community, and its members continue to make important contributions to the political, educational, social, and cultural institutions of Chicago.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Puerto Ricans have a long history in Chicago. Beginning in the 1920s, a handful of middle-class Puerto Rican families sent their daughters and sons to study at prestigious universities in the city. While most returned to Puerto Rico, migration to Chicago peaked during the 1950s and 1960s. Enticed by the prospect of a better life for their families and future generations, thousands of Puerto Ricans came to Chicago in search of a brighter tomorrow. They came to Chicago as American citizens, yet still faced rampant discrimination and prejudice. In 1950, there were only 255 Puerto Ricans in Chicago; today, there are over 113,000. Chicago is home to a thriving Puerto Rican community, and its members continue to make important contributions to the political, educational, social, and cultural institutions of Chicago.

More books from Arcadia Publishing Inc.

Cover of the book Lexington by Wilfredo Cruz
Cover of the book Harriman State Park by Wilfredo Cruz
Cover of the book Around Findley Lake by Wilfredo Cruz
Cover of the book Bristol by Wilfredo Cruz
Cover of the book Miracle on the Salt River by Wilfredo Cruz
Cover of the book East Texas Logging Railroads by Wilfredo Cruz
Cover of the book Mountain View Trolley Line by Wilfredo Cruz
Cover of the book The Secret Genesis of Area 51 by Wilfredo Cruz
Cover of the book Cleburne County by Wilfredo Cruz
Cover of the book The Amoskeag Manufacturing Company: A History of Enterprise on the Merrimack River by Wilfredo Cruz
Cover of the book Westerville by Wilfredo Cruz
Cover of the book Franklin Park by Wilfredo Cruz
Cover of the book City College of San Francisco by Wilfredo Cruz
Cover of the book Hidden History of Transportation in Los Angeles by Wilfredo Cruz
Cover of the book Ypsilanti in the 20th Century by Wilfredo Cruz
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy