Race played a major role in American life in the 1920s. An immigration law was passed in 1924 that favored certain races for their biological traits. Immigration restrictions were declared due to fears of possible immigrant radicals. President Harding wanted to do with away with the idea of racial equality. The Ku Klux Klan reemerged with the belief that, in addition to blacks, immigrants were a threat to the American way of life. In Harlem, many blacks lived in poverty, working low-wage jobs. These blacks came to Harlem during the Great Migration and were accompanied by many well-educated immigrants from the West Indies. Harlem became a place where whites would go to enjoy the various forms of entertainment. They treated Harlem like it was
