Tag archives for Chicago history
Haymarket Affair -Its Influence to Chicago’s Labor Movements Today-
Author: Kosuke Sato Program of Study: Harris School of Public Policy Masters of Public Policy Student Do you know about the labor movement tragedy that occurred 130 years ago in Chicago? This podcast will provide you with information about the Haymarket Affair in Chicago in 1896 and the impact it has on the modern Chicago labor movement. Transcript: (transcript...
Demolished or Revived Chicago?: Impact of Civic Engagement and Information Accessibility on Urban Landscapes of Kenwood and Old Town
“Cottage Grove and 46th Street. For your safety, please watch your step when you get out.” After the information screen on the bus indicated our stop, we hurriedly stepped out of the bus. After three of us departed the bus, it left us completely alone in this unfamiliar neighborhood of Kenwood. The scenery drastically changed from the one we...
Chicago’s Infrastructure Development: Problem, Awareness and Solution
Author: Chengxi (Ace) Yang Program of Study: Chemistry PhD in the Physical Sciences Division The podcast provides a brief review of how infrastructure in Chicago developed throughout history. It also discusses how the construction of public utility shapes people’s awareness and activities. Transcript: (transcript was provided by the student and is unedited) Welcome to ELI’s Finding Chicago Global Perspectives...
Segregated Neighborhoods of Chicago: trapping people in a vicious cycle of poverty?
Blurb: What does growing up on a ‘poor’ street entail? This podcast dives into history to examine how the economically depressed areas of Chicago came to exist, and the social and economic conditions that make it difficult to undo such inequities. Community resources need to be leveraged to bring lasting solutions for our Chicago neighbors to escape this...
Haymarket Affair: One of the most important event in labor history
“Haymarket Affair, also called Haymarket Riot or Haymarket Massacre was violent confrontation between police and labour protesters in Chicago on May 4th, 1886” according to the Britannica. In my podcast, I’m talking about the historical event and the labor movement. Referenced websites https://www.britannica.com/event/Haymarket-Affair https://www.britannica.com/topic/May-Day-international-observance https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haymarket_affair#Rally_at_Haymarket_Square https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eight-hour_day#United_States http://www.illinoislaborhistory.org/the-haymarket-affair https://www.history.com/topics/19th-century/haymarket-riot#section_3 https://news.gallup.com/poll/398303/approval-labor-unions-highest-point-1965.aspx...
The history of Dyeing the Chicago River Green
The history of Dyeing the Chicago River Green If you visit Chicago during St. Patrick’s Day, you will undoubtedly witness one of the strangest traditions in the country: the river dyeing. For five decades, Chicago has put on a shade of bright emerald green that matches that of the people celebrating, by dumping 40 pounds of environmentally friendly dye...
Chicago High-Rises and Their Histories
Author: Xuwen Fan Program of Study: Master of Public Policy, Harris School Chicago has always been known for its modern architecture, namely the origin of the tall buildings, The Skyscrapers. In a context of a broader theme, the histories of Chicago High-Rises represent the booming history of Chicago city. Please follow the podcast and review Skyscrapers in Chicago...
How Gangsters in History Influenced the City Of Chicago
Author: Guofu Program of Study: Harris School of Public Policy MPP Chicago was once infamous for its gangsters, though most of the mobs vanished, their legacies still influenced the city a lot. reference: http://www.historyrocket.com/Biography/al-capone/How-Did-Al-Capone-Influence-Our-Society.html https://timeline.com/chicago-murder-violence-48a71c395640?gi=23d49f630857 https://www.1920s-fashion-and-music.com/jazz-in-1920s.html https://www.jstor.org/stable/3786412?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents http://www.organized-crime.de/lauhtm01.htm https://film.avclub.com/america-s-gangland-how-chicago-became-a-cultural-capit-1798259723 https://www.wbez.org/shows/curious-city/history-of-violence-chicago-during-the-capone-era-and-today/6bff3ad9-097a-42e8-ac23-bc90d83d5bdb https://www.greatamericancountry.com/places/local-life/chicago-how-the-gangster-era-shaped-the-city https://chicago.suntimes.com/2018/6/11/18405967/social-media-altering-chicago-street-gang-culture-fueling-violence...