Early 20th Century African American Migration
Historian Spencer Crew talked about the Great Migration, during which over six million African Americans moved after World War I from the ru… read more
Historian Spencer Crew talked about the Great Migration, during which over six million African Americans moved after World War I from the rural South to urban areas in the North and West. He focused on the early 20th century and the desire for better education, housing, and jobs. close
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