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1900 The Promised Land—The Great Migration

The movement of around 7 million African Americans into northern cities. A flourishing of African American culture that brought about the Harlem Renaissance. The rise of activist organizations fighting harder than ever for civil rights. These are some of the effects of the "Great Migration" of the early 1900s, which you learn more about here.

English
  • Runtime 31 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Company United States The Great Courses
  • Created January 11, 2025 by
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  • Modified January 11, 2025 by
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