The Great Migration and the Power of a Single Decision

Explore the profound impact of the Great Migration in this 18-minute TED Talk. Discover how six million African Americans made the courageous decision to leave the Jim Crow South for cities in the North and West between World War I and the 1970s. Learn about the historical significance of this mass exodus, which marked the first time the lowest caste in American society exercised their options and took control of their destinies. Understand how these individuals, through their actions, achieved what political powers could not or would not do, effectively freeing themselves and changing the course of history. Gain insights into the power of individual choices and their potential to shape societal transformations.

The Great Migration and the power of a single decision | Isabel Wilkerson