Great Migrations: A People on the Move

Explores the transformative impact of Black migration on American culture and society. From the waves of Black Americans to the North—and back South—over the last century to the growing number of immigrants from Africa and the Caribbean today, movement is a defining feature of the Black experience.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Great Migrations: A People on the Move
First Air Date	January 28, 2025
Last Air Date	February 18, 2025
Seasons	1
Episodes	4
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	McGee Media Inkwell Media
Networks	PBS

S01E04

Coming to America

Episode 4 of Great Migrations tells the story of African and Caribbean immigrants in the 20th and 21st centuries. It traces their journeys to the United States, the contributions they have made to the nation’s economy and culture, and how they have impacted what it means to be Black in America.

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