Abstract
This chapter describes Richard Durham's new life in Chicago, where his family moved in August 1923 on board an Illinois Central Railroad train. In searching for her family's new home in Chicago, Chanie Tillman Durham joined thousands of Southern-born African Americans who sought housing in or near the South Side area that would alternatively become known as Chicago's Black Metropolis, Black Belt, or Bronzeville. As Durham approached his teen years, he was diagnosed with osteomyelitis, a chronic infection that can affect the bones in children's legs or arms. Limited to nonphysical, homebound activities, Durham turned to the radio. He also got involved in the sport of boxing and more importantly, he began to write. Once Durham's relatives found out about his writing, they encouraged him.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
