Great Migration (United States)

The Great Migration was a significant movement of African Americans from the rural Southern United States to urban areas in the North and West, primarily between 1916 and 1970. This migration was driven by the search for better economic opportunities, escape from racial segregation and violence, and the chance to build better lives. As a result, cities like Chicago, Detroit, and New York saw large increases in Black populations, which helped shape cultural, social, and political changes across the country. The Great Migration was one of the largest internal movements in U.S. history and had lasting impacts on American society.