Puerto Rican Chicago (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780738533681)

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.

Author: Wilfredo Cruz
ISBN-10: 0738533688
ISBN-13: 9780738533681
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Language: English
Published: 02/02/2005
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.24h x 6.54w x 0.36d