The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "The Warmth of Other Suns" discusses the legacy of the "Great Migration" of African Americans and explains why it is so deeply embedded in American culture. In this clip she describes how some of our musical icons like John Coltrane or Miles Davis wouldn't have been who they are without the great migration.
To see full length versions of the Tavis Smiley show, go to: http://video.pbs.org/program/1127859226/20100823.html
I saw her in person. She signed my book
B199aron 2 months ago
I saw her on C-span she,s very smart and excited.
hartzaire 4 months ago
@KentAZ58 Tell it like it is. Excellent book!
airjor1 4 months ago
A book for generations.
lamrof 1 year ago
@hermanglimsher
Please read the book and educate yourself.
KentAZ58 1 year ago 2
"Maturing" of America?
Black migration destroyed Northern cities.
hermanglimsher 1 year ago
Thank you for posting! What a brilliant & beautiful woman!
I was hoping to hear the Interview in it's entirety :)
niconow88 1 year ago
loved your interview on tavis; good.
krookpu 1 year ago
nice
TheFOOTBALL752 1 year ago