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
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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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