10. North Lawndale, Chicago
North Lawndale began as a bustling Jewish community before transitioning into a predominantly Black neighborhood during the Great Migration. Over time, redlining, industrial decline, and job loss fueled economic hardship and population loss. Despite ongoing struggles with poverty and disinvestment, North Lawndale has remained a stronghold of activism and hope. To learn more about North Lawndale’s dynamic history and challenges, visit WBEZ Chicago.
