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Puerto Rican Chicago
Author(s): Wilfredo Cruz
ISBN: 9780738533681
# of Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
On Sale Date: 02/07/2005
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Book Description:
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 Bio: Author Wilfredo Cruz is a Chicago native. He earned his Ph.D in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago. Formerly a reporter, assistant press secretary for the late Mayor Harold Washington, and director of the Office of Public Information for the Chicago Public Library, Mr. Cruz is currently a faculty member at Columbia College Chicago.
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