Chicago, IL John H. White, July 1973 A Black man who is jobless sits on the windowsill of a building in a high crime area on Chicago's South Side. He has nothing to do and nowhere to go. This scene contrasts with the publications which list the city as the Black business mecca of the world.
In early 1975, some 16 percent of Blacks were believed to be out of work, double the rate of white unemployment. Black owned businesses in Chicago in 1970 grossed $443 million from 8,750 businesses.  John H. White Chicago, IL August 1973 Part of the color guard for the Bud Billiken Day Parade waiting to step out along the route on Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Drive on Chicago's South Side. One of the largest events during the year, it is held for Blacks of all ages and economic status, and attracts up to half a million people along the way. The parade includes Black politicians, Black businesses displayed their products, Black bands and Black beauties of all ages.
 John H. White Chicago, IL August 1973 Closeup of a Black beauty gracing a float during the annual Bud Billiken Day Parade along Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Drive on Chicago's South Side. Up to a half million people view one of the largest events of the year, held for Blacks of all ages and economic status. The parade also includes Black politicians, Black businesses displaying their products and Black bands.
 John H. White Chicago, IL August 1973 Black man enjoying a nap on a Chaise Lounge on Chicago's South Side. From 1960 to 1970 the percentage of Chicago Blacks with an income of $7,000 or more jumped from 26 to 58%. Median Black income during the period increased from $4,700 to $7,883, but the dollar gap between their group and the Whites actually widened
 John H. White Chicago, IL June 1973 Black Balloon Salesman On South Side Chicago's 47th Street. Many Of The City's Black Business Owners Started With Small Operations Such As This And Grew By Working Hard. Today Chicago Is Believed To Be The Black Business Capital Of The United States. But Blacks Have A Harder Time Staying In Business Than Their White Counterparts. Statistics Note That 80% Of Black Businesses Do Not Survive Two Years. Racial Prejudice, Lack Of Capital And Expertise Are Partly Responsible,
 John H. White Chicago, IL August 1973 Black Beauties Complement A Float During The Bud Billiken Day Parade Along Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Drive On Chicago's South Side Up To Half A Million People View One Of The Largest Annual Events Of The Year, Held For Blacks Of All Ages And Economic Status. The Parade Also Includes Black Politicians, Black Businesses Displaying Their Products And Black Bands.
 John H. White Chicago, IL August 1973 A young Black man showing his muscle during a small community program in Chicago on the South Side. There are many block clubs and community groups organized to help youngsters "do their thing" during special weekend programs in empty lots in the Black communities. It helps them to develop character and belief in their abilities as well as stressing a positive outlook on life.
 John H. White Chicago, IL August 1973 Members of Chicago's South Side Black Community line a portion of Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Drive to watch the annual Bud Billiken Day Parade. Up to half a million people view one of the largest events of the year, held for Blacks of all ages and economic status. The parade includes Black politicians, Black businesses displaying their products, Black bands and Black beauties of all ages.
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