Isabel Wilkerson

It was a profound quest for dignity.

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In their own way, they all sought the same thing: belonging.

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They were not just leaving; they were asserting the right to live freely.

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The Great Migration was the most dramatic change in the American population in the 20th century.

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They left behind the familiar to carve out new lives.

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They carried their history with them.

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Each journey was unique, yet shared a common purpose.

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The migration reshaped cities and communities.

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Many were driven by the hope of a better life.

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To be a black person in America was to live in a world of constant vigilance.

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