Sometimes, a single decision can change the course of history. Join journalist and author Isabel Wilkerson as she tells the story of the Great Migration, the outpouring of six million African Americans from the Jim Crow South to cities...

This video entitled "The Great Migration" discusses the Great Migration, which occurred between 1910 and 1970.

Mr. Beat and The Singing History Teachers team up to do a parody of Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch's "Good Vibrations" to teach you about The Great Migration.

The Great Migration saw over a million African Americans relocate from the South to urban areas in the North, sparking significant cultural and social change.

A summary video lecture of the Great Migration, the movement of 6 million African Americans out of the Southern United States.

In 1910, 90% of Black Americans lived in the South. By 1940, around 1.5 million Black Americans had left their homes, and 77% lived in the South. By 1970, 52% of Black Americans remained in the South. People moved away for many reasons,...

For teaching resources covering this and other topics from the 1920s, check out our workbook'http://amzn.to/1RZhrcj' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>workbook A short video regarding the Great Migration of the 1910s andFacebookcluding...

The Great Lakes are a tremendous resource for the United States. In an age of climate change where water is becoming more scarce, the states and surround the Great Lakes are in an enviable position for the future. Despite this, however,...

In 1910, 90% of Black Americans lived in the South. By 1940, around 1.5 million Black Americans had left their homes, and 77% lived in the South. By 1970, 52% of Black Americans remained in the South. People moved away for many reasons,...

Social progress in the United States often seems to take two steps forward and one step back, with hard-fought civil rights wins countered by a seemingly inevitable backlash. In this spirited talk, writer Charles M. Blow makes the case...

Around 600000 Sandhill cranes flock to Nebraska’s Central Platte River Valley each spring in one of the world’s largest and oldest remaining bird migrations. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe' target='_blank'...

This video explores the fascinating world of wildebeests on the Great Plains of Africa. It highlights their unique behaviors, social structures, and incredible annual migration, showcasing how these herbivores adapt and survive in...

Chicago is home to major industries like quantum technology, nuclear energy, and transportation, making it one of the most diverse and innovative economies in the world. It also has a rich cultural history shaped by immigration and the...

BIRTHING season for the Tanzanian wildebeests sees thousands of calves being born at once - and one new baby struggles to find its feet. Visiting the Ngorongoro area of the southern Serengeti in the months of February and March, it is...

During the Red Summer of 1919 violence against Black people broke out across the United States. Black people and neighborhoods were attacked in Washington DC, Chicago, Tulsa, and many other cities and towns across the country. Post-war...

This video explores the concept of migration, highlighting how animals, including humans, migrate for various reasons. It delves into the migratory patterns of ducks, fish, and even planets. Additionally, it discusses the ancient...

The monarch butterfly migration is one of nature’s greatest events. This orange-winged wonder travels up to 4,500 km from all over North America to spend the winter hanging from oyamel fir trees in central Mexico’s mountain forests. I...

MOT 1922: THE GREAT FIRE OF SMYRNA REFUGEES: WS Black smoke rising from fire in city of Smyrna (modern day Izmir). VS Groups of Greek refugees migrating, Turkish soldiers riding on horseback, Greek refugees on street w/ female crying.

Derek McBeath, 43, saw himself as a casual drinker – but the two cans of lager he was drinking every night were killing him. Subscribe to The Guardian ►ttp://is.gd/subscribeguardian' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Guardian ► The...

Stanford economic historian Professor Gavin Wright, addressing the Institute’s conference on the economics of race, argues that the conditions facing the children of the great migration from the South are very different to the...

Stephen H. Long mapped much of the unexplored American West – but he made one big mistake that set Western migration back decades.

During the great migration, around 40% of America's black population left the rural south. Today, census data indicates a new shift underway. Subscribe to our channel!'http://goo.gl/0bsAjO' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>channel!...

Cameron McWhirter, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, authored "Red Summer: The Summer of 1919 and The Awakening of Black America" based on research conducted during a Harvard fellowship in 2006-2007. The book explores the racial...

- History is written by lions. But it's also recorded by lambs. In order to understand American history, we need to look at the events of the past as more prismatic than the narrative given to us in high school textbooks. - Including...