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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 9 MIN

The Great Migration: Movement, Opportunity, and Change | English Listening Practice

from The Sharing English Podcast · host Freya Yskes

Between the early 1900s and the 1970s, millions of Black Americans left the Southern United States in search of better opportunities in Northern and Western cities. In this episode, we explore the historical context, the push and pull factors behind the movement, and the lasting cultural impact of the Great Migration. Featuring the story of Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance, this episode connects history with personal experience.Website: https://www.sharing-english.com/podcastMusic: “Cherish” by Sascha Ende https://ende.app/en/song/498-cherishLicense: https://ende.app/en/standard-license

Between the early 1900s and the 1970s, millions of Black Americans left the Southern United States in search of better opportunities in Northern and Western cities. In this episode, we explore the historical context, the push and pull factors behind the movement, and the lasting cultural impact of the Great Migration. Featuring the story of Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance, this episode connects history with personal experience.Website: https://www.sharing-english.com/podcastMusic: “Cherish” by Sascha Ende https://ende.app/en/song/498-cherishLicense: https://ende.app/en/standard-license

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