Join us on this episode about the Great Migration that many African Americans took between the 1910's and the 1970's. The heart of the conversation is about how trains were heavily utilized during this time period to assist with uplifting many African Americans out of Jim Crow to a better life up North and out West. However, in today's time, though there are more opportunities there are less ways of getting to them without the use of a car.
There's an extra bonus 15 minutes from an interview with Tameka's cousin Donaflyn Crawford. He gives a vivid description of his mother's travels during this time period.
Here are a few helpful links for reference:
Description of the Great Migration
Trains and the Great Migration
Maps of the Railroads During Great Migration
The Train that Carried the Great Migration
Maya Angelou, the Streetcar Conductor
Nancy Hanks Train from Atlanta to Savannah
Music by Music Unlimited from Pixabay