A House for the Struggle: The Black Press and the Built Environment in Chicago.

"A House for the Struggle: The Black Press and the Built Environment in Chicago" by E. James West explores the history of the Black press in Chicago and its connection to the built environment. The book examines the establishment of newspapers such as the Chicago Defender and their role in the Black community. It also delves into the rise of John H. Johnson and his publications Ebony and Jet, as well as the competition between Johnson and Robert Abbott's Defender. The book analyzes the design and construction of Johnson's headquarters on Michigan Avenue and its significance in the context of Black capitalism and the Civil Rights Movement. Overall, "A House for the Struggle" provides a comprehensive and well-researched exploration of the Black press and its impact on Chicago's history. [Extracted from the article]