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Northern Cities, Southern Problems

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Tension and Discrimination in Chicago over Immigration

This chapter focuses on the transportation of immigrants from Texas to Illinois, specifically Chicago, and explores the discrimination and negative stereotypes faced by black people and immigrants. It also delves into the tension surrounding the transformation of a park fieldhouse into a migrant shelter, with community members expressing concerns and feeling betrayed by elected officials.

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