HIUS 1501 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Sharecropping, National Urban League, Roy Innis
27 Aug 2016
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80% african americans lived as sharecroppers in 1870, in rural south. 80% african americans lived in urban areas outside of south by 1970. Great migration -- exodus seeking opportunity, seeking jobs in northern industrialization as well as safer conditions. Government supported suburban growth and promoted use of restrictive covenants. Ultimately public housing built in urban areas. Industry fled cities and moved to open spaces. One in three african americans live in poverty. 43% african american children live in poverty. African american unemployment rate was 16% in 2010 -- more than twice that of whites. Those who work have low wages -- many work more than one job. Forced to support businesses owned by white non-residents, as well as slumlords. Operate under severe trade deficit (value of imports exceed value of exports) Businessman, made quite a bit of money. Core director roy innis argues blacks must build a nation within a nation and develop black control of capitalist instruments .
