Why the New Great Migration Matters
In the recent documentary “South to Black Power,” Charles Blow reaffirms his previous call for a “Second Great Migration.” His
Read more
Migration
Paddington Bear and Black British Migration Politics
This year, the United Kingdom celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee, acknowledging the achievement of a billionaire remaining alive for
Read more
The Black Refugee Tradition
From October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported over 6,700 people whose country
Read more
Nature and the Great Migration in Chicago
Towering skyscrapers dotting the Lake Michigan coastline, “snowy winds,” “blistering suns,” and roaring streets described what Richard Wright aptly called
Read more
‘The Criminalization of Black Children’: A New Book on Chicago’s Juvenile System
This post is part of our blog series that announces the publication of selected new books in African American History
Read more