Black history in 1916

In 1916, the Great Migration began to significantly reshape African American Demographics as thousands moved from the rural South to urban areas in the North in search of better economic opportunities and escaping Jim Crow laws. This year also marked the founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) chapter in Chicago, which played a crucial role in advocating for civil rights. Additionally, the year saw increased racial tensions and violence, including race riots, as African Americans sought to assert their rights in a segregated society.