Select a major U.S., northern city with a significant population of African Americans (New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Baltimore, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Wilmington, Newark and Cincinnati). Compose a 1-2 page paper on why you selected your city, including any knowledge (personal/scholarly/media based) you already possess about that city, as well as any recent news/media coverage about it. (search great migration 1916-1930 for map)

Great Migration
Using the map below to assist you, select a major U.S., northern city with a significant population of African Americans (New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Baltimore, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Wilmington, Newark and Cincinnati). You can use any criteria you wish to make your selection, i.e., person experience, family connection, historical legacy, etc. You will then compose a 1-2 page paper on why you selected your city, including any knowledge (personal/scholarly/media based) you already possess about that city, as well as any recent news/media coverage about it. (search great migration 1916-1930 for map)