The Second Great Migration - Paperback

by Lavon Stennis Williams (Author)

The Second Great Migration began in the early 1940s and continued through the late 1960s. The movement of African Americans from the South to the North changed America. This migration of nearly 6 million people expanded the financial prospects of African Americans, who were able to expand into the middle class.
This book details what the families experienced, what they hoped for, and the challenges they faced along the way. It is written for teen readers and adults alike, with illustrations to help visualize their journey.