In 1968, history was made in Gary, Indiana. Richard Gordon Hatcher, a law professor at Valparasio University was elected the first African American Mayor of Gary. The term, "white flight" was implemented. Some whites burned their businesses and homes to collect insurance money so they could leave as soon as possible.
Today's date, 2015: Because of "white flight", Chesterton is now 75% African American. The potential for economic development has deminished proportionately to the number of newcomers. The blacks who once resided in Gary now occupy Chesterton. Once again, Gary is predominantly occupied by caucasians. The attraction, the newly devoloped lake front. What a plan!
The same plan was, and still is being implemented to the infamous Cabrini-Green Housing Projects in Chicago, Illinois. The entire proximity of Cabrini Green is some of the most expensive real estate in Chicago. Only blocks from the Gold Coast area.
Fifty five percent of Cabrini Green has been replaced with $200,000 - $400,000 condiminiums, town houses and new schools. We all know who the new tenants will be. The dispplaced African American tenants are to be returned once the project is complete. What a joke!
Dwight Taylor
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