Going to Chicago: African Americans and the Great Migration
Join James Wolfinger as he explores black life in the South at the turn of the 20th century, the impact of World War I on African Americans’ lives, and how and why they chose to immigrate to Chicago. In addition to hearing an opening talk about the Great Migration, program participants will examine maps and photos of the era and read and discuss letters written by the migrants.
James Wolfinger has taught U.S History at the high school and college level for sixteen years. He has made numerous presentations at conferences and has worked with teachers through Teaching American History grant programs, the DePaul Humanities Center, and the Constitutional Rights Foundation of Chicago. He has also made a number of media appearances on NBC, CNBC, PBS, and WGN.
