One family’s stories prove to be a window on Black struggle and persistence in American history
At 88, historian David Levering Lewis, a biographer of W.E.B. DuBois, has filled in gaps in his knowledge of his own family ...
New WMHT documentary traces the migration of Mississippians 'North to New York'
During the Great Migration, Black Americans seeking a better life and more opportunity left Jim Crow south, with many landing ...
These Black neighborhoods shaped America. Here are their lasting legacies.
Uncover the nearly erased, but not forgotten, histories of these Black communities and their testament to resilience, from ...
Today's Migrants Are Just like Your Immigrant Great-Grandparents
About 40 percent of Americans can trace their ancestry to Ellis Island. That's what made the U.S. so prosperous.
Michigan Central hosts Great Migrations programming weekends during Black History Month
The free events include screenings of the new PBS docuseries "Great Migrations: A People on the Move," music and more.
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A Glimpse at the Great Migration: How Black People Built, Fought, and Transformed Detroit – PBS Detroit Explores the Legacy
Stepping onto the platform at Michigan Central Station was stepping into a new chapter. For Black families leaving the Jim Crow South, Detroit was more than a destination. It was a declaration. They ...
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Explore the rich history of Black spirituality through sermon and song on “GOSPEL- WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES JR” – Feb. 13 at 9 pm
WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES JR” February 13, 2025 9:00 – 11:00 pm Explore the Origin of Black Spirituality Through Sermon and Song ...
What to Do in New York City in February
Looking for something to do in New York? Enjoy laughs with Liza Treyger, learn about Clara Schumann, or see the Urban Bush ...
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Local organization seeks to stabilize Flint’s population and workforce through immigration
Throughout its history, Flint has drawn diverse populations seeking a better life. The Great Migration brought an influx of ...
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WOUB to participate in 6th Annual Athens School District Black History Month Event with screening of PBS’ “Great Migrations”
WOUB Public Media is partnering with the Athens City School District, the Mount Zion Black Cultural Center, and the Southeast ...
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Essential history: Labor and the Black experience
Literacy InterActives, Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Southside Virginia, is thrilled to announce the return of its Black History Month series for our community readers. The 2025 Black ...
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Black History Month 2025: 14 Places in Calif Where Black Businesses and Culture Thrived
Historically Black communities like Altadena, Allensworth, and Compton are experiencing significant growth and development despite challenges such as the lack of racial covenants and the presence of ...