African Americans in Illinois
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The French brought black slaves to the U.S. state of Illinois early in its history.[3] During and between the two World Wars, blacks began leaving states in the South for Illinois and other states in the north. The Great Migration increased Illinois’ black population by 81% from 1920 to 1930.[4]
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- History of African Americans in Chicago
- History of slavery in Illinois
- List of African American newspapers in Illinois
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