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Great Migration

Coverage of Great Migration in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 22 · 12:28 UTCMost recent: Aug 21 · 10:00 UTC
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Detroitplace1Dunbar Memorial Hospitalorganization1W. E. B. Du Boisperson1Henry Fordperson1Association for the Study of African American Life and Historyorganization1Black Bottomplace1Paradise Valleyplace1Richard Thomasperson1A.I. Stewartperson1Pasadena City Councilorganization1housing covenantstopic1City Hallplace11917 court rulingtopic1Black residentstopic1People of colortopic1
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  • HEALTHAug 21 · 10:00 UTCBRIDGEDETROIT
    Detroit was once home to 18 Black‑led hospitals. Learn about their rise and fall.

    Detroit's Black population experienced significant growth during the Great Migration, driven by opportunities like Henry Ford’s assembly lines. However, structural racism systematically excluded Black Detroiters from quality neighborhoods and medical care. Institutions like Dunbar Memorial Hospital provided not only curative medicine but also advocacy and professional training for advancement.

  • POLITICSJun 22 · 12:28 UTCPASADENA NOW
    City Council to Discuss Removing Former Mayor’s Picture From City Hall

    The Pasadena City Council will consider removing a former mayor's picture from City Hall due to their promotion of housing covenants that barred Black residents and people of color. A 1917 court ruling declared these covenants unconstitutional.