The Block Club Chicago Podcast

How Chicago’s Black Steelworkers Struggled, Thrived And Survived The Industry’s Rise And Fall

Episode Summary

South Side steelworkers were promised economic stability as a reward for grueling and dangerous work. But many who survived were forced to start over when the industry collapsed.

Episode Notes

South Side steelworkers were promised economic stability as a reward for grueling and dangerous work. But many who survived were forced to start over when the industry collapsed.

Host - Jon Hansen

Reporter - Maxwell Evans

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