Mississippi Humanities Council

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From The Fields To The Factory: The Great Migration of African Americans from the Fields of Mississippi to the Cities and Factories in the North

This presentation will explore the Great Migration of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North in the 20th century.

Speakers Expertise:

Dr. Brinda Fuller Willis is a freelance writer, public speaker, and consultant. Dr. Willis’s research and expertise on Mississippi’s History and Culture consists of subtopics such as the Mississippi Blues, soul food, farming in Mississippi, and music festivals. She also provides services such as grant writing workshops and copywriting, proofreading, and editing.