The Great Migration (jan 1, 1910 – may 1, 1970)
Description:
Great Migration, in U.S. history, the widespread migration of African Americans in the 20th century from rural communities in the South to large cities in the North and West. At the turn of the 20th century, the vast majority of black Americans lived in the Southern states. From 1916 to 1970, during this Great Migration, it is estimated that some six million black Southerners relocated to urban areas in the North and West.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1910
may 1, 1970
~ 60 years