Great Migrations: A People on the Move
Tuesday, February 11 at 9pm on MPT - One Way Ticket Back
Explore how the reverse migration of Black Americans to the South-driven by mass movements, economic change, and an ongoing struggle for freedom-continued to reshape the country.
Great Migrations Extended Trailer
Great Migrations explores how a series of Black migrations have shaped America.
About the Program
Great Migrations: A People on the Move explores the transformative impact of Black migration on American culture and society. From the waves of Black Americans to the North—and back South—over the last century to the growing number of immigrants from Africa and the Caribbean today, the film shows how movement is a defining feature of the Black experience.