The American midwest was one of the hardest hit regions in the United States. Because of the changing political and geopolitical situation, manufacturing during the…

During the great depression many citizens of Milwaukee suffered and could not find adequate housing. African Americans in Milwaukee could be considered the worst in…

African-Americans suffered the worst during the Great Depression in Milwaukee. Approximately, 3.9% of all unemployment in Milwaukee was African American despite them making up only…

Milwaukee was a major hub for industrial production of both civilian and wartime materials. Allis-Chalmers (11,610 employees) and A.O Smith (6,499 employees) were the two…

Milwaukee during the 1930s and 1940s experienced a great influx of African American immigrants during a momentous event known as the Great Migration. Over 500,000…

Watch the sneak peek trailer on Instagram + Facebook to show both how Covid has affected Milwaukee, Its remaining industry, and how small businesses have…