Railroads, canals, meatpacking plants — there was opportunity in Chicago. Immigrants learned ... This neighborhood became predominantly African-American in the latter half of the 20th century.

“African-American Flag,” 1990; and Awol Erizku, “Nefertiti - Miles Davis (Gold),” 2022. FROM LEFT: Courtesy Art Institute of Chicago; Courtesy the collection of Larry and Marilyn ...