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Echoes of the Great Migration: Family Stories of Resilience

Presented by WNIT

2025-04-28 18:00:00 2025-04-28 20:00:00 America/New_York Echoes of the Great Migration: Family Stories of Resilience This one-hour documentary explores the enduring impact of the Great Migration through the voices of descendants and those who journeyed from the rural South to urban centers in the North. Main Library - Community Learning Center - Leighton Auditorium, Auditorium Lobby, Ballroom (A+B Combined)

Monday, April 28
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-28 18:00:00 2025-04-28 20:00:00 America/New_York Echoes of the Great Migration: Family Stories of Resilience This one-hour documentary explores the enduring impact of the Great Migration through the voices of descendants and those who journeyed from the rural South to urban centers in the North. Main Library - Community Learning Center - Leighton Auditorium, Auditorium Lobby, Ballroom (A+B Combined)

Main Library - Community Learning Center

Leighton Auditorium, Auditorium Lobby, Ballroom (A+B Combined)

This one-hour documentary explores the enduring impact of the Great Migration through the voices of descendants and those who journeyed from the rural South to urban centers in the North.

This transformative movement, spanning from the early 1900s to the 1970s, reshaped not only the lives of millions but also the fabric of American society. Through a blend of interviews, film and archival imagery, Echoes of the Great Migration illuminates the legacy of migration as told by today's families. The documentary also delves into the cultural legacy left by the migrants. Descendants share how their families maintained traditions and passed down values that reflect their Southern roots. Stories of communal gatherings, family recipes and musical heritage reveal how the essence of Southern culture continues to thrive in Northern cities.

Schedule: 

Doors open 5:30 pm

Comments and introductions 6 pm

Documentary presentation 6:15 pm

Q&A & Discussion/Conversation 7:15 pm – 8 pm

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy | Film & Theatre |

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