Each September, the Capital Region of New York celebrates Mississippi Day, commemorating the roots of a community born from the migration of African Americans from the Jim Crow South. Discover the stories of the Great Migration to NY’s Capital Region as families moved searching for opportunity, freedom and a new home.
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North to New York: The Great Migration in NY's Capital Region
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North To New York shares stories of the Great Migration to NY's Capital Region. (26m 46s)
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North to New York is a local public television program presented by WMHT