The Warmth of Other Suns
The Epic Story of America's Great Migration
by:
Isabel Wilkerson
in:
U.S. History
Summary:
The book chronicles the decades-long migration of African Americans fleeing the Jim Crow South for northern and western cities in search of a better life. It weaves together the personal stories of three individuals who made the journey, set against the broader historical context of the time.
Key points:
1. The Great Migration: The book discusses the mass relocation of African Americans from the South to the North and West from 1915 to 1970, significantly altering America's demographics, culture, and politics.
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