Chicago Marching : A History of Protest, Authority and Violence / Joseph Anthony Rulli.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rulli, Joseph Anthony, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Protest movements--Illinois--Chicago--History.

Protest movements.

Violence--Illinois--Chicago--History.

Violence.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (119 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : The History Press, [2023]

Summary:

This book by Joseph Anthony Rulli presents a historical exploration of social movements, labor struggles, civil rights, and the fight for equality in the United States, with a particular focus on Chicago. The work delves into the experiences of marginalized communities, including immigrants, laborers, and people of color, highlighting their contributions and sacrifices in shaping societal progress. Drawing from historical records, photographs, and archival materials, the book examines key events such as labor strikes, civil rights marches, and the ongoing challenges of systemic inequality. Dedicated to the working class and those on the lower rungs of the social hierarchy, the author seeks to inspire a collective understanding of history's lessons and advocate for social justice. Written for a general audience, the book blends historical analysis with a call for solidarity and inclusivity. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Front Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

List of Photographs

Acknowledgements

Introduction: Dreams Deferred, Downsized, Destroyed?

1. The Old Settlers Club

2. Fomenting Rebellion Through Lager

3. A City Ignited

4. Labor’s Labor Pains and the Birth of Defiance

5. Reason, Race and Raw Power

6. Race Against Time…Time and Time Again!

7. Chicago Strutting: Black Power, Flower Power, Rainbows and Unicorns

Epilogue. Everyone Gets a Seat on the Bus, but We Get Only One Seat Each!

Works Cited

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ISBN:

9781439677322

1439677328

OCLC:

1484790685