Summary: The Great Migration

The Great Migration

Jason Gibson
History of Mississippi

April 20, 2012 Professor Dorsey

INTRODUCTION
To many African Americans, something as simple as a border line would change their lives. African Americans could only endure so much cruelty in the early and mid-1900’s. Crossing that Mason-Dixon line would mark a complete shift in their lifestyle. It is all of a sudden normal for an African American to eat in the same restaurants as whites, Sit in the same classroom, and not be neglected only because their Skin complexion is a few shades darker. Departing from the south, in search of “fair” equality was a movement impacted by African Americans known as The Great Migration.…show more content…
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