Crossroads of Desire
On Black and White Indiana During the Great Migration
On Black and White Indiana During the Great Migration
A century ago, East Chicago, Indiana drafted its ideal future. Here's how that went.
Neighborhoods experienced the wrath of white supremacy against a busing program to integrate schools like Bogan High School in the 70s.
The city illustrates, starkly, the challenges and opportunities of the country in 2020.
An excerpt from "Black in the Middle."
Alarming white opt-out rates are driving the division.
Photos of key sites and commemorative events on the 100th anniversary of Eugene Williams's murder.
Here at Belt we’re in the business of covering the Rust Belt. But what exactly does that mean when it comes to Chicago?