Discrimination continued in the North from "summary" of The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
The idea that discrimination persisted in the North was a revelation to many who had believed that the region was a safe haven from the overt racism of the South. However, as the Great Migration brought African Americans to Northern cities in search of better opportunities, they found that prejudice and inequality were not exclusive to the South. They encountered segregated neighborhoods, limited job prospects, and unequal treatment in schools and public spaces. Despite the lack of Jim Crow laws in the North, African Americans faced de facto segregation and discrimination in housing, employment, and education. Many were confined to overcrowded and dilapidated neighborhoods, unable to secure loans or purchase homes in more desirable areas. Job opportunities were limited, with African Americans often relegated to menial labor or service jobs with low pay ...
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