The Second Great Migration refers to the mass movement of African Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the North, Midwest, and West between 1940 and 1970.
Related terms
Urbanization: The process of population shifting from rural areas to urban areas.
Racial discrimination: Unfair treatment or prejudice against individuals based on their race or ethnicity.
Harlem Renaissance: A cultural and artistic movement that took place in Harlem, New York during the 1920s, celebrating Black culture and creativity.