Black History Buff: Uncovering Untold Stories

What Is The Great Migration?


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In this episode of Black History Buff: Definitions, we explore the Great Migration one of the largest internal movements of people in United States history.

Between 1916 and 1970, over six million African Americans left the rural South in search of better opportunities in cities across the North, Midwest, and West. They were fleeing racial violence, segregation, and poverty, and seeking work, education, and a future they could shape for themselves and their children.

This episode defines the Great Migration, explains why it happened, and highlights how it reshaped American cities, culture, and politics from music and literature to civil rights activism and urban development.

Whether you’ve heard the term before or are learning it for the first time, this short, clear explanation gives you the context and meaning behind one of the most important movements in Black American history.

Ideal for learners, educators, and anyone wanting to build a stronger understanding of Black history one definition at a time.


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