The Migration of the Negro

Definition

The Migration of the Negro refers to the mass movement of African Americans from rural Southern areas to urban Northern cities between 1916 and 1970. This migration was driven by factors such as economic opportunities, escape from racial discrimination, and seeking better living conditions.

Related terms

Great Migration: Refers specifically to the large-scale movement of African Americans from Southern states to Northern cities between 1916 and 1930.

Jim Crow Laws: Segregation laws enforced in Southern states that limited rights and opportunities for African Americans before The Migration.

Urbanization: The process by which an increasing number of people move from rural areas to cities, often resulting in significant social and cultural changes.