Negro Migration during the War

Negro Migration During the War by Emmett J. Scott is a detailed examination of the Great Migration which refers to the movement of African Americans from the rural South to urban centers in the North during and after World War I. The book focuses on the period from 1916 to 1919 when millions of African Americans sought better economic opportunities escaping the harsh conditions of the South including systemic racism disenfranchisement and limited job prospects to take up jobs in Northern factories and industries that were booming due to the war effort.Scott who was deeply involved in African American civic leadership and a prominent figure in the African American community offers insights into the social economic and political impacts of the migration. He highlights the various factors driving the movement such as the need for labor in Northern industries the desire for a better quality of life and the search for greater freedom and equality. The book also discusses the challenges faced by African American migrants including discrimination in the North poor living conditions and the adjustment to urban life.