In this presentation, Betsy Schlabach shares material from her recent book, "Dream Books and Gamblers: Black Women's work in Chicago's Policy Game". This presentation will introduce audience members to the incredible story of Harriet Jones, Chicago's most famous policy queen. Jones was the leader of a multimillion-dollar gambling operation that helped feed the hungry, build the South Side of Chicago's first African American owned department store, and support Provident Hospital, Chicago's only Black owned and operated Hospital. Jones' story shows that the informal economy provided many with the means to survive segregation and the Great Depression.
This session was recorded on February 8, 2024.
Join the conversation as we bring together scholars and academics from institutions around the country to share out their research in a discussion-based forum. By studying the history of Black entrepreneurship and innovation, we can gain an understanding of the creative strategies these entrepreneurs employed to succeed.
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