Great Migration Centennial Commemorates Historic Event
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Between 1916 and 1970, a little more than 500,000 African-Americans settled in Chicago.
Between 1916 and 1970, a little more than 500,000 African-Americans settled in Chicago as part of the Great Migration. Learn about a yearlong, statewide celebration marking this historic event that began 100 years ago.
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Great Migration Centennial Commemorates Historic Event
Clip: 5/11/2016 | 13m 12sVideo has Closed Captions
Between 1916 and 1970, a little more than 500,000 African-Americans settled in Chicago as part of the Great Migration. Learn about a yearlong, statewide celebration marking this historic event that began 100 years ago.
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