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

Episodes

Language

English

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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