Chicago Urban League

The Chicago Urban League was organized in 1916 to deal with the problems arising from the migration of African Americans from southern rural areas to urban areas in the North. The League attempted to mediate during the race riots of 1919. In the 1920's it encouraged the formation of neighborhood clubs to promote community improvement and better housing conditions. In the 1930's, it set up relief programs and soup kitchens to aid unemployed blacks. Throughout its existence, the Chicago Urban League has concentrated on obtaining employment for African Americans and fighting discrimination in the workplace. The Chicago Urban League is an independently run affiliate of the National Urban League governed by a Board of Directors and run by a professional staff.

From the description of Records, 1932- (University of Illinois-Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 52289416