Segregation was a reality in urban areas from "summary" of The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
Segregation was not just an abstract concept in the South, but a palpable reality in urban areas across the country. It was a way of life that dictated where people could live, work, eat, and even use the restroom. In the North, cities like Chicago, New York, and Detroit were no exception to this pervasive system of discrimination. In these urban areas, African Americans were confined to certain neighborhoods, often overcrowded and neglected by city services. These communities were isolated from the rest of society, with limited access to quality education, healthcare, and employment opportunities. Even when they did find work, it was often menial and low-paying, reinforcing their marginalized status in society. During the Great Migration, millions of African Americans fled the Jim Crow South in search of a better life in the North. However, they soon discovered that segregation followed them wherever they went. In cities like Chicago, they were met with hostilit...
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