Moving North The Johnson Family in the Great Migration

The Johnson family whose goal was to live the American dream began in the South where racism classism and Jim Crow laws were the way of life. They believed resettling in the north would provide the best opportunities for them and their children. Their quest for a brighter future however didnt shield them from the harsh realities of racism.Moving North shares how Fred Johnson a humble hard-working God-fearing man and his family summoned their collective courage relied on their faith wits and unrelenting tenacity to move and built a new life one hard-fought struggle at a time.Follow their journey as they meet obstacles and challenges with grace dignity and an eye on their ultimate goals and not only create a new reality for themselves but help shape a new community in what was affectionately known as Hogbottom.