Great Migration

The Great Migration refers to the mass movement of over six million African Americans from the rural Southern United States to urban areas in the North and West between 1916 and 1970. Driving factors included the search for better job opportunities, escape from racial discrimination and violence in the South, and the desire for improved living conditions. This migration significantly influenced American culture, demographics, and social dynamics, contributing to the rise of vibrant urban communities and the civil rights movement as they sought equality and justice in their new environments.